set about

Main Entry:
approach [uh-prohch]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: begin
Synonyms: commence, embark, set about, start, undertake
Main Entry: begin
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: start
Synonyms: activate, actualize, break ground, break the ice, bring about, bring to pass, cause, commence, create, do, drive, effect, embark on, enter on, enter upon, establish, eventuate, found, generate, get going, give birth to, give impulse, go ahead, go into, impel, inaugurate, induce, initiate, instigate, institute, introduce, launch, lay foundation for, lead, make, make active, motivate, mount, occasion, open, originate, plunge into, prepare, produce, set about, set in motion, set up, trigger, undertake
Antonyms: complete, conclude, consummate, end, finish
Main Entry: dig in
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: begin with enthusiasm
Synonyms: bite, burrow, chew, commence, consume, delve, eat, rise, set about, spring, start eating
Antonyms: avoid, delay, postpone, procrastinate
Main Entry: embark
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: get on transportation object
Synonyms: board, commence, emplane, enter, entrain, go aboard ship, launch, leave port, plunge into, put on board, set about, set out, set sail, take on board, take ship
Antonyms: disembark, stay
Main Entry: embark on
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: begin undertaking, journey
Synonyms: broach, commence, engage, enter, get off, initiate, jump off, launch, open, plunge into, set about, set out, set to, start, take up, tee off
Main Entry: engage
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: occupy oneself; engross
Synonyms: absorb, allure, arrest, bewitch, busy, captivate, catch, charm, draw, embark on, employ, enamor, enchant, enter into, enthrall, fascinate, give a try, give a whirl, go for broke, go in for, go out for, grip*, have a fling at, have a go at, have a shot at, imbue, immerse, interest, involve, join, keep busy, monopolize, partake, participate, pitch in, practice, preengage, preoccupy, set about, soak, tackle*, take part, tie up, try on for size, undertake
Antonyms: decline, refuse, reject, shun
Main Entry: enter
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: embark on; take part in
Synonyms: become member, begin, commence, commit oneself, enlist, enroll, get oneself into, inaugurate, join, join up, lead off, muster*, open, participate in, set about, set out on, set to, sign on, sign up, start, subscribe, take up, tee off
Antonyms: abstain, forget, refrain, stop
Main Entry: go about
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: undertake
Synonyms: approach, be employed, begin, devote oneself to, engage in, get busy with, occupy oneself with, set about, tackle, work at
Main Entry: lay into
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: criticize, attack
Synonyms: assail, battle, belabor, fire at, invade, lambaste, let fly at, set about
Antonyms: compliment, praise
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