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set out

To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.
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He set out with the aim of writing the book in less than 3 months.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'set out':

set outTo explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.
set outTo go out, leave.
set outTo position, to put in a position
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