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

Taylor’s rate was set by the court at $200 per hour, while Logsdon and Massoth each billed at $180 per hour. — Kevin Fixler june 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

However, the judge found that the new loan caps set by Congress still apply. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Attendance for this summer’s tournament has already surpassed the record set by the 1994 World Cup. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026

The 11 RBIs in a doubleheader are a franchise record, breaking the mark of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970. — CBS News, 25 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