phrasal verb / collocation · formal
set the agenda
/sɛt ði əˈdʒɛndə/set·the·a·GEN·da
task2speaking
to decide or influence which matters will be discussed or prioritized
Examples
“The panel set the agenda for public discussion on urban planning.”
“Politicians often try to set the agenda before elections.”
“Schools can set the agenda by highlighting key skills for students.”
Band 8 sentence
“By commissioning independent research, the ministry set the agenda for national education reform.”
Collocations
- set the agenda for
- political/business agenda
Word family
set verbagenda nounagendas noun (pl)
Common mistakes
set agenda→set the agenda
set the agendas→set the agenda
Say it for a higher band
5decide→6prioritize→7+set the agenda
Synonyms
determine the priorities
shape the agenda
Easily confused
shape the agenda
“NGOs helped shape the agenda for the meeting.”
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