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Expressions with set

July 5, 2016 - pdf

Here is a list of phrasal verbs with set. Each expression is followed by its meaning. Example sentences are also given.

Set about

To set about something is to start doing something with determination.

  • He immediately set about organizing the program.

Set someone apart

If a particular quality sets you apart, it makes you seem superior.

  • Quality is what sets our products apart.

Set something aside

To set something aside is to annul a legal decision.

  • The high court set aside the ruling of the lower court.

Set in

If something sets in, it begins and seems likely to continue.

  • Monsoon has set in.
  • Cold weather has set in.

Set off / set out

To set off or set out is to begin a journey.

  • We set off in the morning.

Set something off

To set something off is to cause an alarm or a bomb to go off.

Set something forth

To set something forth is to describe it in writing or speech.

  • In his speech on terrorism, he set forth his views at length.

Set on

To set on is to attack violently.

  • The robbers set on the helpless travelers.

Set up

To set up is to establish a business or other organization.

  • I am raising money to set up a business.
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