Here's all the definitions to set.
: to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
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a : to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them
b : to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator
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: to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race
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a : to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability <set a ladder against the wall> <set a stone on the grave>
b : transplant 1 <set seedlings>
c (1) : to make (as a trap) ready to catch prey (2) : to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish
d : to put aside (as dough containing yeast) for fermenting
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: to direct with fixed attention <set your mind to it>
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a : to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation <slaves were set free> <set the house on fire>
b : to cause the start of <set a fire>
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a : to appoint or assign to an office or duty
b : post, station
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: to cause to assume a specified posture or position <set the door ajar>
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a : to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance <the years have set their mark on him>
b : affix
c : apply <set a match to kindling>
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: to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation : prescribe <set a wedding day> <set the rules for the game>
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a : to establish as the highest level or best performance <set a record for the half mile>
b : to furnish as a pattern or model <set an example of generosity>
c : to allot as a task <setting lessons for the children to work upon at home — Manchester Examiner>
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a : to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position <set the alarm for 7:00> <set a thermostat at 68>; also : to adjust (as a clock) in conformity with a standard
b : to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured <set a broken bone>
c : to spread to the wind <set the sails>
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a : to put in order for use <set a place for a guest>
b : to make scenically ready for a performance <set the stage>
c (1) : to arrange (type) for printing <set type by hand> (2) : to put into type or its equivalent (as on film) <set the first word in italic>
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a : to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing <set a razor>
b : to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions
c : to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface
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: to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)
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: to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions
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a : to adorn with something affixed or infixed : stud, dot <clear sky set with stars>
b : to fix (as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting
c : to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting
<a story set in Paris>
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a : to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of <sets a great deal by daily exercise>
b : to place in a relative rank or category <set duty before pleasure>
c : to fix at a certain amount <set bail at $500>
d : value, rate <their promises were set at naught>
e : to place as an estimate of worth <set a high value on life>
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: to place in relation for comparison or balance <theory set against practice>
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a : to direct to action
b : to incite to attack or antagonism <war sets brother against brother>
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a : to place by transporting <was set ashore on the island>
b : to put in motion
c : to put and fix in a direction <set our faces toward home once more>
d of a dog : to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude
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: to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge
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a : to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to <set her jaw in determination>
b : to make unyielding or obstinate
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: to cause to become firm or solid <set milk for cheese>
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: to cause (as fruit or seed) to develop
intransitive verb
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chiefly dialectal : sit
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: to be becoming : be suitable : fit <the coat sets well>
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: to cover and warm eggs to hatch them
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a : to affect one with or as if with weight <the pudding sets heavily on my stomach>
b : to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (as running)
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of a plant part : to undergo development usually as a result of pollination
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a : to pass below the horizon : go down <the sun sets>
b : to come to an end <this century sets with little mirth — Thomas Fuller>
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: to apply oneself to some activity <set to work>
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: to have a specified direction in motion : flow, tend <the wind was setting from Pine Hill to the farm — Esther Forbes>
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of a dog : to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing
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: to dance face to face with another in a square dance <set to your partner and turn>
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a : to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration <the cement sets rapidly>
b of a dye or color : to become permanent
c of a bone : to become whole by growing together
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