Definitions

set up

[set-uhp] / ˈsɛtˌʌp /

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble begin build build up construct create erect establish found inaugurate initiate install institute introduce launch open organize prepare put up raise strengthen

WEAK

back compose constitute elevate make provision for originate prearrange put together rear subsidize usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude confuse decrease demolish destroy disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize disperse end finish ignore lessen neglect raze ruin scatter stop weaken

VERB

stimulate

Synonyms

WEAK

elate excite exhilarate inspire stimulate

ADJECTIVE

orderly

Synonyms

STRONG

arranged fixed methodic methodical/methodic orderly prearranged premeditated prepared systematic systematical

Example Sentences

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Healey pioneered an approach of getting foreign manufacturers to set up in the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Ignoring that gap could set up loved ones for issues during an already challenging time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Little Stars was set up by Leanne Farlie in 2020 and it also collects donations of unwanted uniform.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Someday she hopes to set up a free seed library, and she’s excited to see bluebird hatchlings in the bluebird house that Venice beekeeper Ian Kimbrey installed in her tree.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The mayor and I settled down on a couple of old log ends set up like stools.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

set up

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