sets out

verb

Definition of sets outnext
present tense third-person singular of set out
as in describes
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

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  1. describes
  2. depicts
  3. portrays
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  • Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed him.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Richardson describes her experience in running the women’s sprint relays in Paris as electrifying.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of describes
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  • The dynamic clip was directed by Jonah Haber and depicts Tinashe being detained in a cell, struggling to escape as onlookers watch her dance.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The image depicts a man resembling Osama bin Laden dressed in a Santa Claus costume.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of depicts
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  • The actress, who portrays Bob Dylan’s girlfriend in James Mangold’s new biopic, walked the red carpet in a sleek Gucci gown with crystal embellishments.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In this film, Rebel Ridge actor Aaron Pierre portrays a young Mufasa, who strikes up a friendship and brotherly bond with the lion Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr), who later becomes Scar.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near sets out

sets one's teeth on edge

sets out

sets (something) straight

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