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set off Synonyms

set off

v.

  1. To contrast

    set apart, be different, appear different, be the opposite; see contrast 1, offset.

  2. To explode

    touch off, set the spark to, detonate; see explode 1.

  3. To begin

    start out, set forth, set out, get under way; see begin 2.

Browse dictionary entries near set off

  1. set-in
  2. set handler
  3. set free
  4. set forth
  5. set down
  6. set back
  7. set-aside
  8. set apart
  9. set about
  10. set
  1. set out
  2. set piece
  3. set point
  4. set sail
  5. set shot
  6. set straight
  7. set the pace
  8. set theory
  9. set-to
  10. set-top box