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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)
approachgo about
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attemptundertake

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: "We began working at dawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
begincommencegetget downset outstartstart out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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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