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

In addition, nearly half of the foods reviewed failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark set by the World Health Organization. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

In essence, this became the latest deadline after earlier timelines set by a group of senators proved unrealistic. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Purja set off on his record-breaking summit of the world’s 14 highest peaks in April 2019, finishing 189 days later in October, smashing a record set by South Korean Kim Chang-ho in 2013 – by more than seven years. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

The previous franchise mark was set by Michael Feliz who made his first start in 2019 after 156 relief appearances. — CBS News, 31 July 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