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set out

set out


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb begin trip: to begin something, especially a journey
The caravan set out across the desert.

2. intransitive verb plan to do something: to plan or intend to do something, or take action to realize a deliberate plan or intention to do something
set out to ruin the performance

3. transitive verb display something: to arrange or display something
merchants setting out their wares

4. transitive verb lay something out in plan: to lay out something in a planned way
The gardens are beautifully set out.

5. transitive verb present something fully: to present or explain something, especially in a well-planned way
a book that clearly sets out the author's philosophy

6. transitive verb U.S. gardening put plant in dirt: to place small plants into dirt

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