set by

verb

set by; setting by; sets by

transitive verb

: to set apart for future use

Synonyms of set by

• dedicate
• devote
• set apart
• save
• give up (to)
• set aside

Examples of set by in a Sentence

I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.

Recent Examples on the Web

Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026

The official spoke on the condition anonymity on ground rules set by the White House. —CBS News, 13 June 2026

The 23-year-old four-time All-American at Virginia struggled all day and came away with a disastrous round of 8-over-par 78 that left him at 2-under and in a tie for 59th, 11 shots off the pace set by Jackson Suber, who was at 13-under. —Staff and Wire Reports, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026

The event will close out back at Podlasie Club on Saturday, June 20 for The Grapevine, including sets by Archangel (Bodyhack), Daniro and Syd Falls. —Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for set by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny