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to set something in motion

to set the scene

to set the pace

to set fire to something

to set a tone

to set a trap

to set an example

to set somebody to work

to set to work on something

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to set a trend

to set something in motion

phrase

/sˈɛt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪn mˈoʊʃən/

Collocation

to begin a specific process, action, or series of events

begin commence embark on initiate

to set the scene

phrase

/sˈɛt ðə sˈiːn/

Collocation

to describe or create the environment, context, or background for a story, event, or situation, typically to help the audience or readers better understand the context

begin commence embark on initiate

to set the pace

phrase

/sˈɛt ðə pˈeɪs/

Collocation

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

begin commence embark on initiate

to set fire to something

phrase

/sˈɛt fˈaɪɚ tʊ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Collocation

to cause a fire to begin

begin commence embark on initiate

to set a tone

phrase

/sˈɛt ɐ tˈoʊn/

Collocation

to create a specific feeling or mood in a situation

begin commence embark on initiate

to set a trap

phrase

/sˈɛt ɐ tɹˈæp/

Collocation

to create a plan or device to catch or deceive something or someone

begin commence embark on initiate

to set an example

phrase

/sˈɛt ɐn ɛɡzˈæmpəl/

Collocation

to show how to behave or act so that others can learn from it

begin commence embark on initiate

to set somebody to work

phrase

/sˈɛt ˌɛsbˈiː tə wˈɜːk/

Collocation

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

begin commence embark on initiate

to set to work on something

phrase

/sˈɛt tə wˈɜːk ˌɑːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Collocation

to begin a task or activity with determination and focus

begin commence embark on initiate

to set a trend

phrase

/sˈɛt ɐ tɹˈɛnd/

Collocation

to initiate or establish a new style, behavior, or pattern that becomes popular and influential

begin commence embark on initiate

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