English Explanatory Dictionary

set apart

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
  2. To distinguish, make obvious the distinction between (two things) or of (something).
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to separate or isolate.
  4. To perform a blessing which formally invests a person with authority to serve in a calling or leadership position, typically by laying on of hands.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

set apart sets apart setting apart

Synonyms

appropriate discriminate dedicate distinguish allocate shelve assign detach designate earmark preselect put aside secern secernate separate sepose sequester set apart set aside

Related words

tell apart
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