set 

 /sɛt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [set] Show IPA Pronunciation
verb, set, set⋅ting, noun, adjective, interjection
–verb (used with object)



1.
to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.



2.
to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet.



3.
to place in some relation to something or someone: We set a supervisor over the new workers.



4.
to put into some condition: to set a house on fire.



5.
to put or apply: to set fire to a house.



6.
to put in the proper position: to set a chair back on its feet.



7.
to put in the proper or desired order or condition for use: to set a trap.



8.
to distribute or arrange china, silver, etc., for use on (a table): to set the table for dinner.



9.
to place (the hair, esp. when wet) on rollers, in clips, or the like, so that the hair will assume a particular style.



10.
to put (a price or value) upon something: He set $7500 as the right amount for the car. The teacher sets a high value on neatness.