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reserve

adjective
- not engaged in military action
Synonyms: inactive Similar: nonoperational - kept in reserve especially for emergency use; "a reserve supply of food"; "a spare tire"; "spare parts"
Synonyms: spare Similar: unnecessary, unneeded
noun
- formality and propriety of manner
Synonyms: modesty - something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
Synonyms: backlog, stockpile - an athlete who plays only when another member of the team drops out
Synonyms: substitute
verb
- hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation"
- give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"
Synonyms: allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside - obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim''s"
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