set apart

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Verb

set apart (transitive)

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 with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see to separate or isolate

Synonyms

• (select for a purpose) appropriate, dedicate; see also Thesaurus:set apart
• (distinguish) discriminate, distinguish; see also Thesaurus:tell apart
• (used literally) See also Thesaurus:segregate

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