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

Fuel economy requirements set out how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Hu’s team set out to answer those questions by combing through previous research on exercise and blood pressure. — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026

Martin didn’t set out to become the preeminent silver colorist. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026

In November, Kent will set out on his Heartland Rock and Roll Tour, headlining venues like Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026