Set out
verb
To start a journey.
They set out at dawn for the city.
Often appears as...
- set out at dawn
- set out for a trip
verb
To begin with a particular goal or intention.
He set out to build his own company.
Often appears as...
- set out to do something
- set out with intention
verb
To explain, describe or arrange something in a clear and detailed way.
The plan was clearly set out in the document.
Often appears as...
- set out a plan
- set out an argument
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To put or lay something in a specified place or arrangement.
They set out the picnic blanket on the grass.
Often appears as...
- set out picnic
- set out dishes
verb
To plant or sow something in a particular place.
She set out the seedlings in the garden bed.
Often appears as...
- set out seedlings
- set out plants
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To start a journey.
They set out at dawn for the city.
Often appears as...
- set out at dawn
- set out for a trip
verb
To begin with a particular goal or intention.
He set out to build his own company.
Often appears as...
- set out to do something
- set out with intention
verb
To explain, describe or arrange something in a clear and detailed way.
The plan was clearly set out in the document.
Often appears as...
- set out a plan
- set out an argument
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To put or lay something in a specified place or arrangement.
They set out the picnic blanket on the grass.
Often appears as...
- set out picnic
- set out dishes
verb
To plant or sow something in a particular place.
She set out the seedlings in the garden bed.
Often appears as...
- set out seedlings
- set out plants
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Time Expression
Often used with time expressions to indicate when a journey began.
We set out at sunrise to avoid traffic.
Pro Tip 2/2Journey Length
Doesn't imply the length of a journey, which could be brief or extensive.
Even for a short hike, they set out with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 1/2Time Expression
Often used with time expressions to indicate when a journey began.
We set out at sunrise to avoid traffic.
Pro Tip 2/2Journey Length
Doesn't imply the length of a journey, which could be brief or extensive.
Even for a short hike, they set out with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 1/2Time Expression
Often used with time expressions to indicate when a journey began.
We set out at sunrise to avoid traffic.
Pro Tip 2/2Journey Length
Doesn't imply the length of a journey, which could be brief or extensive.
Even for a short hike, they set out with enthusiasm.
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