What is another word for set about?
356 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ sˈɛt ɐbˈa͡ʊt], [ sˈɛt ɐbˈaʊt], [ s_ˈɛ_t ɐ_b_ˈaʊ_t]Table of Contents
Similar words for set about:- approach (noun)
- attempt (noun)
- set about (noun)
- start (noun)
- approach (verb)
- assume (verb)
- begin (verb)
- dig in (verb)
- embark (verb)
- embark on (verb)
- engage (verb)
- enter (verb)
- go about (verb)
- lay into (verb)
- other relevant words (verb)
- pitch in (verb)
- tackle (verb)
- take on (verb)
- wade (verb)
- other synonyms
- begin
- dig in
- embark on
- enter
- go about
- other relevant words
- pitch in
- tackle
- take on
Synonyms for Set about:
n.
•approach (noun) •attempt (noun) •set about (noun) •start (noun)v.
•approach (verb) •assume (verb)- appropriate,
- embrace,
- arrogate,
- don,
- seize,
- acquire,
- accept,
- confiscate.
- bring about,
- impel,
- go ahead,
- DO,
- trigger,
- drive,
- cause,
- eventuate,
- induce,
- break ground,
- prepare,
- generate,
- lay foundation for,
- break the ice,
- occasion,
- set up,
- bring to pass,
- instigate,
- activate,
- give birth to,
- create,
- go into,
- mount,
- produce,
- effect,
- establish,
- make active,
- open,
- introduce,
- give impulse,
- set in motion,
- get going,
- make,
- found,
- actualize,
- motivate,
- originate.
- enchant,
- absorb,
- employ,
- enthrall,
- involve,
- preoccupy,
- monopolize,
- imbue,
- bewitch,
- grip,
- catch,
- busy,
- draw,
- partake,
- allure,
- arrest,
- tie up,
- soak,
- participate,
- charm,
- join,
- immerse,
- fascinate,
- practice,
- interest,
- captivate,
- enter into,
- pitch in.
- muster,
- commit oneself,
- sign up,
- participate in,
- get oneself into,
- enlist,
- sign on,
- become member,
- lead off,
- join up,
- subscribe,
- set out on,
- enroll.
- help,
- contribute work,
- aid,
- do one's bit,
- hop to it,
- get cracking,
- buckle down,
- chip in,
- fall to,
- contribute,
- join in,
- jump in,
- volunteer,
- go to it,
- cooperate,
- come through,
- lend a hand,
- wade in,
- help; get busy.
- bang away at,
- work on,
- essay,
- square off,
- take a shot at,
- try,
- go for it,
- deal with,
- start the ball rolling,
- come to grips with,
- turn one's hand to,
- apply oneself,
- pitch into,
- take in hand,
- make a run at.
- become,
- develop,
- append,
- handle,
- endeavor,
- come to have,
- turn,
- agree to do,
- take upon oneself,
- hire,
- annex,
- add,
- venture,
- retain,
- put on,
- address oneself to,
- adopt,
- espouse.
Other synonyms:
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- jump-start,
- leap in,
- burst into,
- launch into,
- get around to,
- enter on,
- get about,
- start on,
- plunge in,
- hoe in,
- dive in.
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- rock and roll,
- plunge into,
- set-to,
- get down to,
- kick out,
- start-off,
- turn to,
- go to,
- buy into,
- weigh into.
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- break into,
- institute.
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- kick.
- originates,
- got going,
- founding,
- sets in motion,
- gives birth to,
- Originating,
- impelled,
- inducing,
- triggering,
- Initiating,
- gave birth to,
- getting going,
- triggers,
- setting in motion,
- Instituting,
- occasions,
- sets up,
- breaking ground,
- went ahead.
- signing up,
- joined up,
- joins up,
- signs up,
- got into,
- participated in,
- signing on,
- signed up,
- leading off,
- led off.
- try out,
- act,
- keep busy,
- engage,
- address oneself,
- enamor,
- have a shot at,
- light into,
- enter,
- took part,
- go for broke,
- entrain,
- Busied,
- going for broke,
- have a try,
- entraining,
- embarked upon,
- busies,
- get feet wet,
- have a go at,
- fall into,
- setting out,
- go aboard ship,
- have a hand in,
- embark upon,
- undertake,
- lay into,
- embark on,
- have a fling at,
- take over,
- attended to,
- Preengage,
- leave port,
- try for size,
- take the plunge,
- work through,
- go about,
- dig in,
- fording,
- taking over,
- enter upon,
- get stuck in,
- give a whirl,
- take ship,
- take on,
- go out for,
- try on for size,
- Embarking,
- set out,
- FORDS,
- taking part,
- wade,
- take on board,
- give a try,
- Busying,
- set,
- Forded,
- tackle,
- take up,
- wading,
- emplane,
- tear into,
- assume,
- embark,
- begin,
- attend to,
- entrained,
- put on board,
- ford,
- take part,
- go in for.
Antonyms for Set about:
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v.
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assume
end, conclude, reject, doubt, give, not believe, not take, complete, finish, offer, not do, let alone.
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begin
consummate, check, discourage, cease, destroy, fail, die, lose, repress, stop, ignore, ruin, dissuade, halt, neglect, close, prevent.
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dig in
delay, procrastinate, avoid, postpone.
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engage
discharge, release, break up, banish, give up, repel, dismiss, surrender, fire, forget, decline, defuse, offend, disgust, refuse, repulse, let go, shun, oust, turn off, break off, eject, yield, free, cancel, disenchant, disinterest, disconnect, expel, bore.
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lay into
compliment, praise.
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wade
laze.
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Other antonyms:
terminate.
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assume