Set and Select

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Set

Set verb - To decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority.
Usage example: set a date for the wedding
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Select is a synonym for set in decide on topic. In some cases you can use "Select" instead the word "Set" as a verb or an adjective.
Nearby Words: setup, setting

Select

Select verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.
Usage example: selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship
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Set is a synonym for select in choose topic. Sometimes you can use "Set" instead the word "Select" as a verb or an adjective.
Nearby Words: selection, selected, selective, selecting, selector

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part set part select part
name set name select name
type set type select type
way set way select way
Other words: plan, game, car.
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