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set

set

Meaning of set

establish a trend

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Pronunciation
British English/tuː ˈsɛt/
American English/ˈsɛt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersyǐn lǐng
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set with Chinese translation

set usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Her signature jacket helped set a new trend in streetwear.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The designer's colour palette set the tone for the season.

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set belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

set引领
shirt衬衫
skirt裙子
pants裤子
trousers长裤
jeans牛仔裤
shorts短裤

set synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between set / start / create / launch / spark / ignite

🇬🇧English

to begin or initiate an action or trend

A1Very Often

She started a trend for eco-friendly fabrics.

🇬🇧English

to bring something into existence; emphasize formation

A1Very Often

The collection created buzz and set new minimalist trends.

🇬🇧English

to introduce something publicly, often a product or campaign

A2Often

They launched a capsule collection that set new color trends.

🇬🇧English

to trigger or cause the beginning of something (often sudden)

B1Often

A viral show sparked a revival of 90s fashion.

I
🇬🇧English
ignite

to set off or inflame interest or activity; vivid/figurative

B2Often

The runway show ignited a craze for sheer fabrics.

O
🇬🇧English
originate

to have a specified beginning or source; be the originator

B2Rarely

The street style that originated in that district set the tone for the season.

U
🇬🇧English
usher in

to cause the start of something new; often formal/literary

B2Rarely

That show ushered in a new era of gender-neutral fashion.

🇬🇧English

to set up something more permanent or official

B1Often

The brand established a new standard for sustainable production.

🇬🇧English

to give someone a task or to allocate a value/role

A2Often

The stylist assigned a color palette to the autumn line.

D
🇬🇧English
dictate

to prescribe or command; stronger, authoritative tone

B2Often

Economic pressures often dictate fashion choices.

🇬🇧English

to have an effect on the development or behavior of something

B1Very Often

Streetwear influencers influenced the season's palette.

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How to pronounce set and what this word means

set means set. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce set

/tuː ˈsɛt/

set translation

set

set examples

Her signature jacket helped set a new trend in streetwear.

set transcription

/tuː ˈsɛt/, /ˈsɛt/

Questions about this word

set meaning: what does it mean?

establish a trend

set pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

set is pronounced as /tuː ˈsɛt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

set definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her signature jacket helped set a new trend in streetwear. Translation: Её фирменная куртка помогла задавать новый тренд в уличной одежде.

Is set part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, set can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is set part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, set can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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