place down vs set down

place down and set down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
place down	No	No	Yes	No
set down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, place down and set down are synonyms defined as:

place down and set down: cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place

Other synonyms of place down include put down.

place down (verb)	set down (verb)
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
	remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
	put or settle into a position
	cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
	go ashore
	reach or come to rest