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Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go' - Influence & Control (Set)

Explore English collocations with 'Set' used for expressing influence and control, including "set the pace" and "set a trap".

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Verb Collocations With 'Do- Set- Go'
to set something in motion

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

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to set the scene

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

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to set the pace

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

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to set fire to something

to cause a fire to begin

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to set a tone

to create a specific feeling or mood in a situation

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to set a trap

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

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to set an example

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

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to set somebody to work

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

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to set to work on something

to begin a task or activity with determination and focus

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to set a trend

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

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