Definitions

set right

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cleared adj.
correct v.
ease v.
explain v.
improve v.
remedy v.

ADJECTIVE

cleared

Synonyms

STRONG

discharged exculpated free pardoned vindicated

VERB

correct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter amend cure improve mend rectify redress regulate remediate remedy repair review revise straighten out upgrade

STRONG

ameliorate better change debug doctor edit emend help launder polish reclaim reconstruct reform remodel reorganize retouch right scrub

WEAK

clean up clean up act do over fiddle with fix up get with it go over make over make right make up for pay dues pick up put in order set straight shape up touch up turn around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage depress destroy harm hurt injure maintain remain ruin weaken worsen

WEAK

be permissive blow blunder coddle goof indulge mistake pamper pet spoil

VERB

ease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

edge facilitate loosen relax slide slip

STRONG

disentangle extricate handle inch induce insert join loose maneuver remove right slack slacken squeeze steer

WEAK

untighten

Antonyms

STRONG

entangle neglect withdraw

WEAK

annoy make difficult perplex

VERB

explain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze clarify define demonstrate describe disclose expound illustrate interpret justify point out read resolve reveal solve spell out tell

STRONG

annotate construe decipher diagram elucidate excuse explicate manifest paraphrase rationalize refine render teach translate unfold unravel untangle

WEAK

account for break down bring out clear up get across go into detail make plain put across put in plain English throw light upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse distort hide misrepresent misunderstand question wonder

STRONG

cloud mystify obscure stagnate tangle withhold

WEAK

be vague complicate perplex

VERB

improve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance better boost correct develop enhance help increase lift progress promote raise recover reform revamp revise rise upgrade

STRONG

ameliorate amend augment civilize convalesce cultivate edit elevate emend meliorate mend polish purify rally rectify recuperate refine sharpen skyrocket update

WEAK

come around doctor up gain ground look up make strides perk up pick up shape up straighten out take off touch up turn the corner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blow decline decrease demote depress descend deteriorate diminish drop halt hinder hurt lessen lose lower recede reduce repress retreat retrogress stop worsen

STRONG

corrupt damage destroy dirty dull pollute ruin weaken

WEAK

harm injure

VERB

remedy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alleviate ameliorate amend assuage correct mitigate rectify redress relieve restore solve straighten out

STRONG

aid attend change control debug doctor ease heal help launder palliate reform remediate renew repair revise right scrub soothe square treat upgrade

WEAK

clean up clean up one's act fiddle with fix up go over make up for pick up put right recalibrate set to rights shape up square up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate damage harm hurt increase injure intensify upset worsen

STRONG

block break hinder ignore neglect obstruct remain stay stop

WEAK

get sick

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set right

The good folks at Fidelity gently sum things up External link: “The second half of the year may continue to present a complicated picture for bond investors,” suggesting “a more limited opportunity set right now.”

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

He found his way back to the lot, got back into the black SUV, and, the next day, set right back up looking for work.

From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026

One of these areas is Praia Nova, a fishing neighbourhood of the city set right on the beach.

From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2024

Sadow suggested that a trial date not be set right now to allow time to see how things play out.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

“If your parents are okay with it, then you’re set, right? Does Lisa know?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

set right

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