Another word for set off
Verb
set off - set in motion or cause to begin
Example:- The guide set the tour off to a good start
activate, actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip - put in motion or move to act
Example:- trigger a reaction
incite, instigate, set off, stir up - provoke or stir up
Example:- incite a riot
cancel, offset, set off - make up for
Example:- His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
depart, part, set forth, set off, set out, start, start out, take off - leave
Example:- The family took off for Florida
bring out, set off - direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
Example:- This dress accentuates your nice figure!
blow up, detonate, explode, set off - cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example:- We exploded the nuclear bomb