set apart

distinguere, differenziare

Rendere qualcuno o qualcosa chiaramente diverso dagli altri, spesso in senso positivo.

In inglese semplice: To make someone or something clearly different from others, often in a good way.

• His voice sets him apart.
• Their careful service set them apart from their competitors.
• What sets this hotel apart from the others?

Come si usa: set someone/something apart from someone/something (Her kindness sets her apart from other leaders.)

Sinonimi: distinguish, differentiate

Espressioni comuni: set apart someone, set apart something

riservare, destinare

Scegliere e tenere qualcuno o qualcosa a disposizione per un uso preciso.

In inglese semplice: To choose and keep someone or something for a particular use.

• We set apart some money for emergencies.
• A small room was set apart for visitors.
• The village set apart land for a new school.

Come si usa: set something apart for something (They set apart a room for prayer.)

Sinonimi: reserve, set aside, earmark

Espressioni comuni: set apart something, set apart funds

separare, mettere da parte

Mettere persone o cose lontane le une dalle altre o separate da un gruppo più grande.

In inglese semplice: To put people or things away from each other or from a larger group.

• Set the chairs apart.
• We set the broken tools apart from the working ones.
• The tables were set apart to leave room for walking.

Come si usa: set something apart from something (Set the damaged boxes apart from the rest.)

Sinonimi: separate, isolate

Contrari: combine

Espressioni comuni: set apart something, set apart chairs

mettere a parte con una benedizione

Dare a qualcuno una benedizione religiosa che lo autorizza ufficialmente a svolgere un incarico nella chiesa.

In inglese semplice: To give someone a religious blessing that officially allows them to serve in a church position.

• The bishop set him apart yesterday.
• She was set apart for her new church calling.
• Two missionaries were set apart before leaving for their assignments.

Come si usa: set someone apart as something (The bishop set her apart as a teacher.)

Espressioni comuni: set apart someone, set apart missionaries