What is another word for set on?
442 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛt ˈɒn], [ sˈɛt ˈɒn], [ s_ˈɛ_t ˈɒ_n]
The term "set on" can be broadly defined as determined or devoted to achieve something. There exist several synonyms to this phrase, each with its own distinct nuance. For example, "fixed on" refers to unwavering commitment towards a specific goal. "Dedicated to" denotes a deep level of devotion to a particular idea or cause. "Committed to" implies a firm resolve to seeing something through, while "resolute about" describes an unwavering determination towards achieving a particular objective. Furthermore, "intent on" expresses a laser-like focus towards a particular task, while "determined to" is a more general term for displaying strong willpower and dedication to achieve anything. In all, the term "set on" has numerous synonyms that all convey clarity and purposefulness.
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Similar words for set on:
- bent on (adjective)
- hell-bent (adjective)
- opinionated (adjective)
- resting (adjective)
- determined (adjective)
- assail (noun)
- attack (noun)
- set on (noun)
- cover (verb)
- foment (verb)
- instigate (verb)
- provoke (verb)
- raise (verb)
- set (verb)
- cover
- determined
- noun
- whip up
- other relevant words (adjective)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other relevant words (verb)
Synonyms for Set on:
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adj.
• bent on • hell-bent • opinionated- adamant ,
- arbitrary ,
- assertive ,
- biased ,
- bigoted ,
- bossy ,
- bullheaded ,
- cocksure ,
- cocky ,
- conceited ,
- dictatorial ,
- doctrinaire ,
- dogmatic ,
- hard-line ,
- high-handed ,
- intransigent ,
- locked in ,
- one-sided ,
- oracular ,
- overbearing ,
- pigheaded ,
- pragmatic ,
- pragmatical ,
- prejudiced ,
- self-assertive ,
- set in stone ,
- set-on ,
- tilted ,
- uncompromising ,
- weighted .
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n.
• assail • attack • set on -
v.
• cover- blanket ,
- bury ,
- cache ,
- camouflage ,
- canopy ,
- cap ,
- carpet ,
- cloak ,
- clothe ,
- coat ,
- conceal ,
- crown ,
- curtain ,
- daub ,
- disguise ,
- dress ,
- eclipse ,
- enclose ,
- enfold ,
- enshroud ,
- envelop ,
- hood ,
- house ,
- invest ,
- layer ,
- mantle ,
- mask ,
- obscure ,
- overlay ,
- protect ,
- screen ,
- secrete ,
- shade ,
- shield ,
- shroud ,
- stash ,
- superimpose ,
- surface ,
- veil .
- actuate ,
- add fuel ,
- bring about ,
- egg on ,
- hint ,
- impel ,
- initiate ,
- insinuate ,
- kindle ,
- move ,
- needle ,
- persuade ,
- plan ,
- plot ,
- prompt ,
- rouse ,
- scheme ,
- suggest .
Other synonyms:
- bombard ,
- claw ,
- do over ,
- fall on ,
- fly at ,
- go at someone ,
- go for ,
- hammer away at ,
- lay into ,
- light into ,
- rough up ,
- set about ,
- set upon ,
- tear into ,
- work over .
- get .
- ambush ,
- come at ,
- counterattack ,
- manhandle ,
- mug ,
- strike back ,
- swoop .
- strike out ,
- turn on .
- jump .
- rush .
- charge .
Other relevant words:
- Mooted ,
- Mooting ,
- Nurtured ,
- fan the flames ,
- fire up ,
- fires up ,
- foment ,
- get on nerves ,
- get on one's nerves ,
- get under skin ,
- hit where one lives ,
- in flames ,
- instigate ,
- make blood boil ,
- make waves ,
- makes waves ,
- moots ,
- provoke ,
- put forward ,
- put in motion ,
- put to ,
- put up to ,
- puts forward ,
- rabble-rouse ,
- rabble-rousing ,
- raise ,
- set ,
- sow seeds ,
- sow the seeds ,
- steam up ,
- steamed up ,
- steaming up ,
- stir up ,
- stirred up ,
- stirring up ,
- stirs up ,
- try one's patience ,
- up set ,
- whip up ,
- work into lather .
- Canopying ,
- Curtaining ,
- Hooded ,
- Hooding ,
- Housed ,
- Layering ,
- Mantling ,
- Secreted ,
- Shrouded ,
- Superposed ,
- Superposing ,
- board up ,
- bush up ,
- canopied ,
- carpeted ,
- carpeting ,
- cover up ,
- covered up ,
- covering up ,
- covers up ,
- curtained ,
- do on the sly ,
- encase ,
- encases ,
- encasing ,
- ensconce ,
- enshrouded ,
- layered ,
- mantled ,
- over spread ,
- overcast ,
- overcasting ,
- overspread ,
- overspreading ,
- overspreads ,
- shrouding ,
- super-imposed ,
- superpose ,
- superposes .
- HIT ,
- Impassion ,
- aberration ,
- abet ,
- aching for ,
- aggravate ,
- agitate ,
- alienate ,
- apotheosize ,
- arouse ,
- base ,
- bed ,
- bed on ,
- bent upon ,
- blitz ,
- blow the coals ,
- bottom on ,
- bound and determined ,
- build on ,
- bushwhack ,
- come between ,
- come down on ,
- constant ,
- crack down on ,
- dead set on ,
- decided ,
- decided upon ,
- decisive ,
- definite ,
- deify ,
- descend on ,
- descend upon ,
- determined ,
- determined upon ,
- dignify ,
- disaffect ,
- disunite ,
- divide ,
- dogged ,
- dying for ,
- dying to ,
- elevate ,
- ennoble ,
- estrange ,
- exalt ,
- excite ,
- fain ,
- fall upon ,
- fan ,
- fan the flame ,
- feed the fire ,
- ferment ,
- fire ,
- firm ,
- fixed upon ,
- fond of ,
- found on ,
- gang up on ,
- glorify ,
- go at ,
- ground on ,
- harry ,
- have at ,
- heat ,
- heat up ,
- hell-bent ,
- idolize ,
- immovable ,
- incense ,
- incite ,
- inclined ,
- inclined toward ,
- inflame ,
- inflexible ,
- insistent ,
- intent ,
- intent upon ,
- irritate ,
- itching ,
- itching for ,
- keen on ,
- land on ,
- lay hands on ,
- leaning toward ,
- make trouble ,
- nettle ,
- obdurate ,
- obstinate ,
- partial to ,
- pedestal ,
- pique ,
- pit against ,
- pitch into ,
- place on ,
- positive ,
- pounce on ,
- pounce upon ,
- pound ,
- prone ,
- put on ,
- rally ,
- resolute ,
- resolved ,
- revere ,
- rigid ,
- root ,
- sail into ,
- separate ,
- set against ,
- set at odds ,
- settled upon ,
- sow dissension ,
- spoiling for ,
- staunch ,
- steadfast ,
- stir ,
- stir up trouble ,
- strict ,
- stubborn ,
- swoop down on ,
- take the offensive ,
- tickle ,
- unalterable ,
- unbending ,
- unchangeable ,
- unchanging ,
- undergird ,
- underlie ,
- undeviating ,
- unflinching ,
- unshakable ,
- unshakeable ,
- unshaken ,
- unwavering ,
- unyielding ,
- urge ,
- wade into ,
- whet ,
- work up ,
- worship .
- sic .
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How to use "Set on" in context?
Completely absorbed in what you're doing, lost in the moment. This is how people feel when they're "set on" something. They're focused and in the present, their minds are on the task at hand. This feeling of focus and concentration is what allows people to achieve their goals.
Homophones for Set on:
- sedition, stat mi, schizothymia, sedum, sudden, stheno, soutine, shut-in, steinem, sexton, sewage system, sweeten, statin, sustain, shittim, seedtime, sateen, stony, Steen, sudation, stun, stamina, sheikhdom, sex kitten, satin, sit in, stem, stone, steinway, Sao Tome, sodden, sydenham, squatina, sedna, saskatoon, showtime, sheikdom, station, soutane, sodom, stymie, set down, swat team, section, stein, steinman, stamen, swietinia, shodden, steady down, sudan, Shaitan, sedation, shaytan, shout down, stay on, shastan, Satan, sedan, suggestion, stoma, sodium, sag down, sit down, sit-down, seedman, satiation, shut in, sixty-one, shakedown, sixteen, shoot-down, Seaside Mahoe, scythian, seton, succedaneum, sthene, soudan, steam, sidney, stayman, seek time, steamy, stadium, showdown, SI system, sit-in, show time, system, seed money, sodomy, stemma, suction, sweden, shutdown, sydney, sixty-nine, stm, situation, shoot down, stymy, shut down, sadden, Saddam, Scotoma, stain, section man, satiny, set in, stay-at-home, sidon.
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