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initiate vs set about

set about vs initiate

initiate is a noun but set about is not a noun.

initiate and set about both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initiate Yes No Yes No
set about No No Yes No
As verbs, set about is a hyponym of initiate; that is, set about is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:
  • initiate: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  • set about: enter upon an activity or enterprise
initiate (noun) set about (noun)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
someone new to a field or activity
initiate (verb) set about (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
bring up a topic for discussion enter upon an activity or enterprise
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of begin to deal with
bring into being
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Difference between initiate and set about

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