Synonyms of set out

set out 1 of 2

verb

as in to describe

to give a representation or account of in words

in his inaugural address, the president set out his vision for the nation over the next four years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• describe
• portray
• depict
• render
• paint
• sketch
• picture
• image
• characterize
• illustrate
• draw
• define
• delineate
• represent
• recount
• outline
• summarize
• relate
• limn
• display
• tell
• show
• demonstrate
• report
• label
• suggest
• exhibit
• qualify
• narrate
• recite
• touch off
• hint
• trace
• sum up
• rehearse
• draft
• silhouette
• vignette
• redescribe
• reimage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distort
• color
• falsify
• misrepresent
• twist
• warp
• pervert
• misstate
• misdescribe
• garble

setout

2 of 2

noun

ˈset-ˌau̇t 

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• format
• setup
• arrangement
• plan
• design
• configuration
• scheme
• construction
• conformation
• composition
• structure
• build
• makeup
• constitution
• getup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of set out

Verb

In 1961 the social psychologist Stanley Milgram set out to understand how millions of Germans had been complicit in mass murder. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Decades later, Santa discovers the misplaced letter and immediately sets out to make things right. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Siegfried sets out on a journey that ultimately teaches him to accept himself, find friendship and discover fun along the way. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

George eventually accumulated 125,000 acres and set out to create a self-sustaining country estate. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026