The difference between Earmark and Sepose
When used as verbs, earmark means to mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear, whereas sepose means to set apart.
Earmark is also noun with the meaning: a mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
check bellow for the other definitions of Earmark and Sepose
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Earmark as a verb (transitive):
To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
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Earmark as a verb (transitive, by extension):
To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.
Examples:
"You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project."
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Earmark as a noun:
A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
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Earmark as a noun (US, politics):
The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs.
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Earmark as a noun:
A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark.
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Sepose as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To set apart.
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Sepose as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To go apart.