set off synonyms

set off

v.

  1. To contrast

    set apart, be different, appear different, be the opposite; see contrast 1, offset.

  2. To explode

    touch off, set the spark to, detonate; see explode 1.

  3. To begin

    start out, set forth, set out, get under way; see begin 2.

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