set apart meaning

UK /sɛt əˈpɑːt/ US /sɛt əˈpɑrt/ 3 syllables

set apart (verb): select something or someone for a specific purpose.

set apart has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

set apart as a verb

  1. select something or someone for a specific purpose
    • The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise

    Synonyms: assign, specify

    Type of: choose

    Kinds: dedicate, detail

  2. set apart from others
    • The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on

    Synonyms: sequester, sequestrate, keep apart, isolate

    Type of: separate

How to pronounce set apart

set apart is pronounced /sɛt əˈpɑːt/ in British English and /sɛt əˈpɑrt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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