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Synonyms for set out

  • verb

Most common

start set about start out depart range dress plant purpose

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Get

get, start, depart, go, part, set about, start out, leave, get down, begin, commence, bugger off vulgar informal UK IE

2. Range

range, dress, lay out, array, arrange, trim, decorate, adorn, embellish, emblazon, bedeck rare

3. Set forth — to go out, leave

set forth, take out

Other

plant, purpose

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To go out, leave.

    Tomorrow we set out for America.

  2. v. 2

    To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.

    This contract sets out all the terms of the agreement as we discussed.

  3. v. 3

    To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

    Many young people set out to change the world.

Example sentences

  • start As soon as it gets dark, the fireworks will start.
  • depart At what time does the taxi to the airport depart?
  • range Prices range from as low as $30 to as high as $50.
  • dress She stood out because she was wearing a red dress.

By length

2 letters
go1
3 letters
get1
4 letters
part1, trim1
5 letters
start1, leave1, range1, plant1, begin2, dress1, array2, adorn2
6 letters
depart2, bedeck2
7 letters
purpose2, arrange2
8 letters
commence2, decorate3, emblazon3
9 letters
embellish3

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