Synonyms: explode, blow up, detonate, set off
Definition: cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Usage: We exploded the nuclear bomb
Similar words: change integrity
Definition: change in physical make-up
Synonyms: set off
Definition: set in motion or cause to begin
Usage: The guide set the tour off to a good start
Similar words: commence, start, lead off, begin
Definition: set in motion, cause to start
Usage: The U.S. started a war in the Middle East; The Iraqis began hostilities; begin a new chapter in your life
Definition: direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
Usage: This dress accentuates your nice figure!; I set off these words by brackets
Similar words: punctuate, accent, accentuate, stress, emphasise, emphasize
Definition: to stress, single out as important
Usage: Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
Synonyms: set off, incite, instigate, stir up
Definition: provoke or stir up
Usage: incite a riot; set off great unrest among the people
Synonyms: set off, spark, spark off, activate, actuate, trigger, trigger off, trip, touch off
Definition: put in motion or move to act
Usage: trigger a reaction; actuate the circuits
Similar words: initiate, pioneer
Definition: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Usage: This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
Synonyms: depart, part, start, start out, set forth, set off, set out, take off
Definition: leave
Usage: The family took off for Florida
Similar words: leave, go away, go forth
Definition: go away from a place
Usage: At what time does your train leave?; She didn't leave until midnight; The ship leaves at midnight
Synonyms: offset, set off, cancel
Definition: make up for
Usage: His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
Similar words: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize
Definition: bring into balance or equilibrium
Usage: She has to balance work and her domestic duties; balance the two weights