Setting synonyms
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mise en scene (French)
(Physics) All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest.
A particular setting or its distinctive atmosphere
Something mounted; an attachment
A painted cloth hung at the back of a stage set.
A structure, usually rigid, serving to hold the parts of something together or to support something constructed or stretched over or around it
The definition of background is what is behind someone or something.
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(Archaeology) The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.
Perspective is the way that one looks at something. It is also an art technique that changes the distance or depth of an object on paper.
The definition of horizon is the area where the earth and sky look as if they come together or how far your interests and knowledge stretch.
A shaded area in a picture or X-ray
Shade is an area of darkness caused by an object blocking light from reaching it.
A depiction of a such a point or area.
foreground (antonym)
The part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer.
focus (antonym)
A point at which rays of light or other radiation converge or from which they appear to diverge, as after refraction or reflection in an optical system:
The word ambiance is defined as the atmosphere or feeling of a place.
The style of decoration of a room, building.
Something that hardens, as a substance added to iron to yield steel.
A site away from a studio at which part or all of a movie is shot:
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Medium
A social environment consisting of an informal, vague group of people with a uniting interest; their sphere of activity; a subculture.
The definition of a site is an area where something is built or to be built or a location where a historic or important event took place.
A point in the course of an action or series of events:
mise en scène
The properties, backdrops, and other objects arranged for a dramatic presentation
(In plural, “sets", mathematics, informal) Set theory.
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performing-arts (related)
(Art) The arts involving performance, such as dance, theatre, singing, etc.
Physical environment; surroundings.
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
place-setting
The china, silverware, etc. for setting one place at a table for a meal
A fact or event accompanying another, either incidentally or as an essential condition or determining factor
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To get or make ready; prepare
Prepare is defined as to make ready, put together or provide with what is needed.
To influence the outcome or actions of (something) by improper or unlawful means:
To arrange for the publication or display of:
To plan or prepare for:
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To establish; found:
To place; put; set
To put in place or position.
To place (a model, for example) in a specific position.
To cause to be in a certain position or place; place; set
To give attention to; notice:
To confine within bounds; set a limit to; restrict; curb
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To determine or set down the boundaries of
(Logic) To define or limit by adding a differentia.
Specify is to clearly identify, or to make a fixed demand for a specific thing.
To thicken; coagulate; jell
To cause to become firm or gelatinous:
To indicate or mark the errors in:
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(Mil.) To correct (the gun sight, one's aim, etc.) in firing
To bear fruit; become fruitful
To be adequate or suitable; serve the purpose
To dress in formal clothes
To distribute over a surface in a layer:
To count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation; to account; to esteem; to repute.
To estimate is defined as to form an opinion or to guess something’s size, cost or value.
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To place or entrust for safekeeping
To place into an orbit, trajectory, or stream.
(Informal) To place; put; set
To put in place to perform military duty.
To place firmly in position.
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To set against; place opposite, in balance or contrast
To obstruct is to block or slow or cut off from view.
To establish in a certain place
To place or settle in a secure position or condition:
To place at some task or duty; appoint
To set (a date, place, etc.); decide upon officially; decree
To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation:
To fasten the lock of:
To introduce is defined as to present, put in, begin or bring in.
To keep from drifting, giving way, etc., by or as by an anchor
(Computers) To position a pointer over an object or area of the screen, causing a pop-up box to appear or other change to occur:
To devise or originate, especially in secret:
To begin; start; originate
To produce rigidness akin to stone.
indurating
To grow hard; harden.
To remove moisture from.
To unite or coalesce, as separate particles, into a mass or solid body.
To acquire the consistency of jelly:
The definition of coagulate means for a liquid to become a soft mass or a clot.
To coagulate.
To aim or focus:
To point or direct (a gun or camera, for example) at something.
To direct toward an object; to aim.
To adjust or adapt to a certain level.
To aim, point, or turn in a certain direction:
To turn or point (a person or thing) toward an object or goal; aim; head
To twist; turn; warp
To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).
To assign to a station; to set; to place.
To cause to be no longer in a disturbed condition; to render quiet; to still; to calm; to compose.
To arrange or settle by discussion and mutual agreement:
To come to a decision or agreement:
To give tone to; to attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
To place in or on a given spot or spots; locate
To place in an office, rank, etc., with formality or ceremony
rising (antonym)
To cause to rise:
halting (antonym)
To cause to discontinue.
hindering (antonym)
To hinder is defined as to restrain or hold something back.
discouraging (antonym)
To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
dissuading (antonym)
To turn (a person) aside (from a course, etc.) by persuasion or advice
finishing (antonym)
To arrive at or attain the end of:
removing (antonym)
To do away with; eliminate:
displacing (antonym)
To remove from office; discharge
liquefying (antonym)
To melt (a solid) by heating.
softening (antonym)
(Intransitive) To become soft or softer
melting (antonym)
The definition of melt is to turn from a solid to liquid as a result of exposure to heat.
ascending (antonym)
(Figuratively) To rise; to become higher, more noble, etc.
ordering (related)
To request to be supplied with:
fastening (related)
To close or connect securely, as with a lock or other device:
valuing (related)
To estimate the value of; set a price for or determine the worth of; appraise
pricing (related)
To put a price on; fix the price of
thickening (related)
To strengthen; to confirm.
stiffening (related)
(Intransitive) To become stiff.
producing (related)
To manufacture:
seeking (related)
To go to or toward:
agreeing (related)
To share an opinion or feeling; be in accord:
helping (related)
To stop, prevent, change, etc.
changing (related)
To give and receive reciprocally; interchange:
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style (related)
Environment is defined as the conditions and circumstances that surround someone.
The skeletal framework of an automotive chassis, on which the body and various mechanical components are mounted
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