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

Friday's deadline was set by Congress in a law passed last month. —Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025

Solid Sound Festival is bringing back John Hodgman’s Comedy Cabaret—this time boasting sets by comedians Jo Firestone, Demi Adejuyigbe, and Jordan Klepper —as well as poster silk screening demos, a screening of Mikael Jorgensen’s new film about Bob James, yoga sessions, nature hikes, and more. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025

There is a set by Cannibal Corpse at one end of the Palladium lot, a set by Lorna Shore at the other end. —James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025

And naturally, an appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas called for a denim tuxedo—a rust colored set by Rabanne accented with lace details. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025

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