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Synonyms

set on

British  

verb

  1. (preposition) to cause to attack

    they set the dogs on him

  2. (adverb) to instigate or incite; urge

    he set the child on to demand food
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set on Idioms  

  1. Also, set upon.

  2. Attack; see set at .

  3. Instigate, urge one to engage in action, as in The older boys set on the young ones to get in trouble . [Early 1500s]

  4. . Be determined to, as in He's set on studying law .

Example Sentences

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Prices are set on these markets according to supply and demand, and the UK's low level of production has little, if any, impact on them.

From Barron's

Nasa has its sights set on Mars and wants to send people there by the 2030s.

From BBC

“Majestically set on 12 sweeping acres of lush, open grounds, this extraordinary estate captures the full splendor of its idyllic surroundings.”

From MarketWatch

Its sights are set on Austin and Miami, where it has been testing since 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

But these days, the singer has her sights set on something altogether more grand.

From BBC

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