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precipitate vs set up

set up vs precipitate

precipitate is a noun but set up is not a noun.

precipitate is an adjective but set up is not an adjective.

precipitate and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set up is a hypernym of precipitate; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than precipitate:
  • precipitate: bring about abruptly
  • set up: produce
Other hypernyms of precipitate include effect, effectuate.
precipitate (noun) set up (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate (adjective) set up (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
precipitate (verb) set up (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles get ready for a particular purpose or event
hurl or throw violently make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
bring about abruptly equip with sails or masts
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
fall from clouds put into a proper or systematic order
erect and fasten
set up for use
place
create by putting components or members together
construct, build, or erect
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
produce
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
set up or found
Difference between precipitate and set up

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