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SET ABOUT

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Set About.

Set About - as a verb

Begin to deal with

Example: "Approach a task"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach17go about
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attempt11undertake14

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: "We began working at dawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
begin8commence16get4get downset outstart5start out
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Example Sentences

"They set about renovating the house."
"He set about writing his novel."
"The team set about developing a new product."
"She set about cleaning the kitchen."
"They set about organizing the event."
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