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

Cohen also said 25% of her department’s contracts have gone to small businesses owned by women or minorities, a goal set by a 2023 state law. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The transaction can be completed automatically within parameters set by the humans or businesses behind them. — Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The central allegation would be that ASU had a duty of care to Mayich, that the school breached its own safety rules as well as those set by industry standards, and that the mistakes caused the injury. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

This meant each homeowner must vote in person on the day and time set by the HOA board. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 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