English Explanatory Dictionary

set about

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used with the adverb sense of about.
  2. To circulate or spread (news, a rumour, etc.)
  3. Used with the preposition sense of about.
  4. To plant trees or other vegetation in (a place).
  5. To encircle or surround (something) with other things.
  6. To attack (someone); to set upon.
  7. To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.

Pronunciation

/sɛt‿əˈbaʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-set about.wav

Word forms

set about sets about setting about no-table-tags glossary settest about setteth about

Etymology

From set (verb) + about (adverb, preposition).

Synonyms

begin upon undertake embark on set to take in hand
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