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reserve
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
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noun
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
noun
formality and propriety of manner
noun
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
noun
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
noun
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
noun
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
noun
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
verb
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
“I will earmark this money for your research”
verb
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
“We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's”
verb
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
“they reserved their applause in anticipation”
verb
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
“reserve me a seat on a flight”
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I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day
We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
they reserved their applause in anticipation
reserve me a seat on a flight
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
please hold a table at Maxim's
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