Synonyms for set off

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : set

Phonetic Transcription : sɛt

Top 10 synonyms for set off

Other synonyms for the word set off

Définition of set off

Origin : verbal phrase; see set (v.) + off (adv.). From 1590s as "make prominent by contrast," 1610s as "adorn." Intransitive sense of "start on a journey" is from 1774. Meaning "separate from contect" (in typography) is from 1824; sense of "ignite, discharge, cause to explode" is from 1810.

As in mounted : adj backed
As in incite : verb encourage, provoke
As in intensify : verb make more forceful, severe
As in make up : verb compensate, reconcile
As in mobilize : verb ready for action, movement
As in offset : verb counterbalance, compensate
As in atone : verb compensate; make amends for former misdoing
As in outweigh : verb override, dominate
As in produce : verb cause, effect
As in redeem : verb atone for; compensate
As in sequester : verb isolate, seclude
As in shoot : verb discharge a projectile, often to injure or kill
As in spark : verb start, inspire
As in beautify : verb make more physically attractive
As in become : verb enhance
As in trigger : verb cause to happen
As in border : verb bound on; be on the edge
As in effectuate : verb effect
As in individualize : verb distinguish
As in circulate : verb flow
As in militarize : verb convert for military use
As in compensate : verb offset, make up for
As in contrast : verb compare, differ
As in counterbalance : verb offset an action
As in differentiate : verb make a distinction
As in discharge : verb detonate weapon
As in distinguish : verb tell the difference
As in explode : verb blow up
As in feature : verb give prominence to
As in fire : verb detonate or throw a weapon
As in flatter : verb complement, enhance
As in garnish : verb embellish, improve
As in go : verb advance, proceed physically
As in grace : verb beautify, embellish

Antonyms for set off

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