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Reserve

🔄 Synonyms of "Reserve"

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
reticencenoun	(uncountable, also figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
retainverb	(transitive) Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.
appropriateverb	Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
substitutenoun	(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
allowverb	(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
spareverb	Extra.
booknoun	A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
taciturnitynoun	The trait of being taciturn.
modestynoun	The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
inactivenoun	Not active, temporarily or permanently.
earmarkverb	(figurative) (finance) An act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose; specifically (US, politics), a designation by the Congress that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.
reservationnoun	An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.
stockpilenoun	A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
backlognoun	An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
set asideverb	(transitive) To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
military reserve	A military reserve, active reserve, reserve formation, or simply reserve, is a group of military personnel or units that is initially not committed to a battle by its commander, so that it remains available to address unforeseen situations or exploit sudden opportunities.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Reserve"

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Word	Definition
set asideverb	(transitive) To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
retainnoun	(transitive) Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.
allowverb	(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
substitutenoun	A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
stockpilenoun	A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
holdnoun	A grasp or grip.
appropriateverb	Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
reticencenoun	(uncountable, also figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
modestynoun	The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
sparenoun	Extra.
taciturnitynoun	The trait of being taciturn.
inactivenoun	A person who does not take action.
nonoperational	Not operating; not working.
booknoun	A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
unneeded	Not needed.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
reservationnoun	An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.
backlognoun	An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
earmarknoun	(figurative) (finance) An act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose; specifically (US, politics), a designation by the Congress that certain federal funds be appropriated for a specific project.
military reserve	A military reserve, active reserve, reserve formation, or simply reserve, is a group of military personnel or units that is initially not committed to a battle by its commander, so that it remains available to address unforeseen situations or exploit sudden opportunities.