set down vs put down

set down and put down both are verbs.

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

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

set down and put down: put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

Other synonyms of set down include get down, write down.

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

Other synonyms of set down include discharge, drop, drop off, unload.

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

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

Other synonyms of set down include place down.

set down (verb)	put down (verb)
put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave	make a record of; set down in permanent form
put or settle into a position	put in a horizontal position
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place	remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
go ashore	cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
reach or come to rest	put (an animal) to death
	reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
	cause to come to the ground