Synonyms of set by

set by

verb

as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicate
• devote
• set apart
• save
• give up (to)
• set aside
• allocate
• reserve
• use
• earmark
• consecrate
• bless
• entrust
• employ
• confide
• apply
• commit
• sanctify
• bestow
• hallow
• consign

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of set by

The 76ers happily matched the pace set by the Bulls, scoring six of their first seven points in transition. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Current frameworks set by the International Maritime Organization target net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

But the United States elected to sit on the sidelines again, and Europe blinked, opting for talks with Beijing, with an October deadline set by Europe to take concrete steps toward reducing China’s trade surplus. — Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

The 2025 financial results for Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix showed an operating profit of £167 million ($223 million based on current exchange rates), topping the previous F1 record of £156 million set by Mercedes in 2024. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2026