set apart
Third Person
sets apart
Present Participle
setting apart
Past Tense
set apart
Past Participle
set apart
1
to distinguish somebody or something from others, making them unique or better in some way
- The new technology sets this smartphone apart from the competition.
- Their outstanding teamwork has set the team apart in the championship.
- The chef's secret sauce really sets apart this dish from the rest.
- His intelligence and creativity set him apart in the field of science.
- The charity's dedication to helping underprivileged children sets it apart in the community.
Synonyms:
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to reserve something for a specific or special use or purpose
- We set the best cupcakes apart for the party.
- Jane has set apart a room in her house for her art projects.
- Let's set the finest china apart for the special guests.
- He set apart a portion of his income for charity.
- The curator has set apart valuable artifacts in a secure display.