set up
English Thesaurus
1. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | provide, |
| definition | : | take measures in preparation for (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | cram, |
| definition | : | prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | precondition, |
| definition | : | put into the required condition beforehand (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | fix, |
| definition | : | kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | mount, |
| definition | : | fix onto a backing, setting, or support (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | lay out, set, set up, |
| definition | : | get ready for a particular purpose or event (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | prime, |
| definition | : | insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | brace, poise, |
| definition | : | prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (verb.emotion) |
2. get ready for a particular purpose or event (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up, |
| definition | : | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change) |
3. equip with sails or masts (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | equip, fit, fit out, outfit, |
| definition | : | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (verb.possession) |
4. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | organise, organize, |
| definition | : | cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | phrase, |
| definition | : | divide, combine, or mark into phrases (verb.communication) |
5. put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | order, |
| definition | : | place in a certain order (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | order, |
| definition | : | bring order to or into (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | straighten, |
| definition | : | make straight or straighter (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | rearrange, |
| definition | : | put into a new order or arrangement (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | stratify, |
| definition | : | form layers or strata (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | draw, string, thread, |
| definition | : | thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | marshal, |
| definition | : | arrange in logical order (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | string, |
| definition | : | stretch out or arrange like a string (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | spread out, string out, |
| definition | : | set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | plume, preen, |
| definition | : | clean with one's bill (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | stack, |
| definition | : | arrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chances (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chain, |
| definition | : | connect or arrange into a chain by linking (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | geminate, pair, |
| definition | : | arrange in pairs (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | concord, |
| definition | : | arrange the words of a text so as to create a concordance (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cascade, |
| definition | : | arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | settle, |
| definition | : | arrange or fix in the desired order (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pyramid, |
| definition | : | arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | corral, |
| definition | : | arrange wagons so that they form a corral (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | catenate, catenulate, |
| definition | : | arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | array, lay out, range, set out, |
| definition | : | lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | heap, pile, stack, |
| definition | : | arrange in stacks (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | distribute, stagger, |
| definition | : | to arrange in a systematic order (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | drape, |
| definition | : | arrange in a particular way (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | drape, |
| definition | : | place casually (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | set, |
| definition | : | fix in a border (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | gradate, |
| definition | : | arrange according to grades (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | line up, |
| definition | : | form a line (verb.stative) |
6. erect and fasten (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | erect, rear, |
| definition | : | cause to rise up (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | camp, camp down, |
| definition | : | establish or set up a camp (verb.contact) |
7. set up for use (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | retrofit, |
| definition | : | fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | reinstall, |
| definition | : | install again (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | post, put up, |
| definition | : | place so as to be noticed (verb.contact) |
8. produce (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | cause, do, make, |
| definition | : | give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | draw, get, |
| definition | : | earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | precipitate, |
| definition | : | bring about abruptly (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | serve, |
| definition | : | contribute or conduce to (verb.stative) |
9. create by putting components or members together (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | create, make, |
| definition | : | make or cause to be or to become (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | reassemble, |
| definition | : | assemble once again, after taking something apart (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | configure, |
| definition | : | set up for a particular purpose (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | compound, |
| definition | : | create by mixing or combining (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | rig up, |
| definition | : | erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure (verb.creation) |
10. construct, build, or erect (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | build, construct, make, |
| definition | : | make by combining materials and parts (verb.creation) |
11. begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc. (verb.creation)
12. set up or found (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | open, open up, |
| definition | : | start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning (verb.social) |
13. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | cheat, chisel, |
| definition | : | engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud (verb.social) |
14. take or catch as if in a snare or trap (verb.social)
15. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change)
| derivation | : | preparation, readying, |
| definition | : | the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | readiness, set, |
| definition | : | (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | preparation, preparedness, readiness, |
| definition | : | the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | ready, |
| definition | : | poised for action (noun.state) |
16. get ready for a particular purpose or event (verb.change)
| derivation | : | readiness, set, |
| definition | : | (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way (noun.cognition) |
17. equip with sails or masts (verb.change)
| derivation | : | rig, rigging, |
| definition | : | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigging, tackle, |
| definition | : | gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigger, |
| definition | : | someone who rigs ships (noun.person) |
18. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | order, ordering, ordination, |
| definition | : | logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements (noun.group) |
19. put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | disarrange, |
| definition | : | destroy the arrangement or order of (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | arrangement, placement, |
| definition | : | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute) |
20. set up for use (verb.contact)
21. place (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | facility, installation, |
| definition | : | a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry (noun.artifact) |
22. produce (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | effect, |
| definition | : | an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | effecter, effector, |
| definition | : | one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | effect, |
| definition | : | a symptom caused by an illness or a drug (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | effective, efficient, |
| definition | : | able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | effective, effectual, efficacious, |
| definition | : | producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect (adj.all) |
23. create by putting components or members together (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | assemblage, hookup, |
| definition | : | a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | piece, |
| definition | : | a separate part of a whole (noun.artifact) |
24. construct, build, or erect (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | erecting, erection, |
| definition | : | the act of building or putting up (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | erection, |
| definition | : | a structure that has been erected (noun.artifact) |
25. set up or found (verb.social)
| derivation | : | foundation, |
| definition | : | an institution supported by an endowment (noun.group) |
26. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social)
| derivation | : | cheat, rig, swindle, |
| definition | : | the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme (noun.act) |
27. take or catch as if in a snare or trap (verb.social)
| derivation | : | frame-up, setup, |
| definition | : | an act that incriminates someone on a false charge (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | entrapment, |
| definition | : | a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials (noun.act) |
28. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change)
| derivation | : | preparation, readying, |
| definition | : | the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | readiness, set, |
| definition | : | (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | preparation, preparedness, readiness, |
| definition | : | the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | ready, |
| definition | : | poised for action (noun.state) |
29. get ready for a particular purpose or event (verb.change)
| derivation | : | readiness, set, |
| definition | : | (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way (noun.cognition) |
30. equip with sails or masts (verb.change)
| derivation | : | rig, rigging, |
| definition | : | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigging, tackle, |
| definition | : | gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigger, |
| definition | : | someone who rigs ships (noun.person) |
31. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | order, ordering, ordination, |
| definition | : | logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements (noun.group) |
32. put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | disarrange, |
| definition | : | destroy the arrangement or order of (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | arrangement, placement, |
| definition | : | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute) |
33. set up for use (verb.contact)
34. place (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | facility, installation, |
| definition | : | a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry (noun.artifact) |
35. produce (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | effect, |
| definition | : | an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | effecter, effector, |
| definition | : | one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | effect, |
| definition | : | a symptom caused by an illness or a drug (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | effective, efficient, |
| definition | : | able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | effective, effectual, efficacious, |
| definition | : | producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect (adj.all) |
36. create by putting components or members together (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | assemblage, hookup, |
| definition | : | a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | piece, |
| definition | : | a separate part of a whole (noun.artifact) |
37. construct, build, or erect (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | erecting, erection, |
| definition | : | the act of building or putting up (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | erection, |
| definition | : | a structure that has been erected (noun.artifact) |
38. set up or found (verb.social)
| derivation | : | foundation, |
| definition | : | an institution supported by an endowment (noun.group) |
39. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social)
| derivation | : | cheat, rig, swindle, |
| definition | : | the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme (noun.act) |
40. take or catch as if in a snare or trap (verb.social)
| derivation | : | frame-up, setup, |
| definition | : | an act that incriminates someone on a false charge (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | entrapment, |
| definition | : | a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials (noun.act) |
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