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Synonyms & Similar Words
put down
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Meaning of Set Down
The primary meaning of "Set Down" is to write or record something, or to put something or someone down, either physically or figuratively.
Definitions
- To write or record something, especially in a formal or official document
- To put something or someone down, either physically or figuratively, such as setting down a load or setting down roots in a new place
- To establish or found something, such as a company or institution
- To specify or determine something, such as a rule or a price
Etymology of Set Down
The phrase "Set Down" originated from the Old English words "settan" meaning "to place" and "dūn" meaning "down", with the phrase being used since the 14th century to mean "to write or record something"
The phrase has evolved over time to include various meanings, such as physical placement, establishment, and specification
Example Uses
- She set down her thoughts in a journal every night before bed
- The company will set down roots in the new city with the opening of their new office
- The teacher set down the rules for the classroom on the first day of school
- The pilot had to set down the plane in an emergency landing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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surrender
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hand over
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convey.