set forth literary (start a journey or trip) The astronauts set forth on a voyage into the unknown. They set forth on a ten-mile hike through the forest. set forth formal (explain something in a clearly organized way) The president set forth his plans to congressional leaders. He …
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set down (write or record) I like to set down my important thoughts in my dairy. Tom listened to her and set down every word she said. envocabulary.com
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set back (slow down; cause to get behind schedule) Lack of money have set back our research program. The cold weather set back the planting by several weeks. set back informal (cost a sum of money) Her new dress set her back over $200. A car like this will …
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set apart (save something for a particular use or purpose) I have set apart enough money for a sight-seeing trip. You should set apart one day of the week for relaxation. They set apart a large room for computer lab. (make someone or something special or different) His ten …
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set against (to compare or balance) Let’s set the advantages of this project against the disadvantages. (to make someone oppose or disagree with a friend or relative) The civil war has set neighbor against neighbor in this country. You are always setting my children against me. envocabulary.com
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