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set out

verb

to present, arrange, or display
he set the flowers out in the vase
to give a full account of; explain exactly
he set out the matter in full
to plan or lay out (a garden, etc)
(intr) to begin or embark on an undertaking, esp a journey

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Idioms and Phrases

Begin an earnest attempt, as in He set out to prove his point , or We accomplished what we set out to do . [Late 1800s]

Lay out systematically, as in She set out all the reports in chronological order . [Second half of 1500s]

Display for exhibition or sale, as in The Japanese restaurant set out samples of all the different kinds of sushi . [c. 1300]

Plant, as in It was time to set out the seedlings . [Early 1800s]

Begin a journey, as in They set out at dawn . [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

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The justice secretary is also backing a proposal from Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene to create a victims' charter setting out their rights and what to expect in the justice system.

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The impact of the pandemic set out in the testimony is hugely varied and includes happier memories from those who flourished in secure homes, enjoying online learning.

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As he was being handcuffed and the covert officer set out the reasons for his arrest, he laughed and "seemed quite unfazed", the officer said.

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Canada set out their case as Women's World Cup contenders and set up a mouth-watering semi-final with holders New Zealand as they ruthlessly demolished Australia in Bristol.

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International law is not set out in one place, nor is it governed by a central authority.

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setout set piece

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