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Synonyms for set about

  • verb

Most common

start set out begin commence undertake attempt

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Begin

begin, commence, get, start, set out, start out, get down, fall to dated

2. Undertake — used with the preposition sense of about. To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon

undertake, take in hand UK, begin upon dated

3. Go about

go about, approach

Other

attempt

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    Used with the preposition sense of about. To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.

    She set about the task with a will.

  2. v. 2

    Used with the adverb sense of about.

  3. v. 3

    Used with the adverb sense of about. To circulate or spread (news, a rumour, etc.)

Example sentences

  • start As soon as it gets dark, the fireworks will start.
  • begin Today more and more people begin to use computers.
  • commence When will you commence the construction work?
  • undertake Whatever we may undertake, diligence is important.
  • attempt He failed in his attempt to swim across the river.

By length

3 letters
get1
5 letters
start1, begin2
7 letters
attempt2
8 letters
approach2, commence2
9 letters
undertake3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (begin2 = 2 syllables).