Put
Put verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Set out
Set out verb - To give a representation or account of in words.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Fortunately, Sam Vimes wasn't fooled for a minute and set out to put a stop to it before things got out of hand.
Source: Pretext for War -
Everyone Can See It: Merlin and Igraine are painfully aware of the forbidden relationship between Arthur and Guinevere and set out to put a stop to it.
Source: Series / Camelot -
Litchi then set out to find a cure for Arakune, even willing to put him out of his misery herself if she has to.
Source: Tragic Monster
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