sets up

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble begin build build up construct create erect establish found inaugurate initiate install institute introduce launch open organize prepare put up raise strengthen

WEAK

back compose constitute elevate excite exhilarate inspire make provision for originate prearrange put together rear stimulate subsidize usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude confuse decrease demolish destroy disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize disperse end finish ignore lessen neglect raze ruin scatter stop weaken

Example Sentences

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“Separating into two distinct companies best sets up our brands, shows, businesses, talent, and teams to continue to lead and prosper in the changing media landscape,” Bankoff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

His victory sets up a general election campaign focused on the lingering fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

That profit potential, set against the market’s significant spring pullback, sets up the potential for a run toward Wall Street’s target of around 7500 for the S&P 500 well before the end of the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Because methane is such a powerful greenhouse gas, this sets up a concerning cycle.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

This sets up an underlying pattern in the pulse of the music: for example, strong-weak-strong-weak-strong-weak, or strong-weak-weak-strong-weak-weak.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones