Synonyms of SETTING

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78 synonyms in 31 meanings 68 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of SETTING by meaning

the context and environment in which something is set
the state of the environment in which a situation exists
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
Also: mise en scene, stage setting.
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
a table service for one person
Also: place setting.
a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

put into a certain place or abstract location
fix conclusively or authoritatively
decide upon or fix definitely
establish as the highest level or best performance
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
fix in a border
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Also: set up, gear up.
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
locate
disappear beyond the horizon
Also: go down, go under.
adapt for performance in a different way
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
apply or start
become gelatinous
set in type
put into a position that will restore a normal state
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
urge to attack someone
estimate
equip with sails or masts
Also: set up.
get ready for a particular purpose or event
Also: set up, lay out.
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
bear fruit
arrange attractively