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

Council was referring to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, when Bryant, on the first possession of a group-stage game against Spain, ran through a screen set by then-Lakers teammate Pau Gasol and knocked him to the floor. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

The plan must follow rules set by Medicare, such as limiting out-of-pocket expenses and covering all services covered by traditional Medicare. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the natural beauty of the Golden State is offset by the graphic body horror of the whale’s innards, built on practical sets by production designer Ramsey Avery and lit by bioluminescence. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

The previous record, 201 days, was set by Luca Parmitano in 2019-2020. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026