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set afloat

 

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Term: set afloat

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To launch or let float on a body of water.

Example sentence: The kids set the small boat afloat in the pond.

Sense 2: To cause someone or something to be financially secure or solvent.

Example sentence: The successful business venture finally set him afloat.

Sense 3: To introduce or circulate something widely.

Example sentence: The new marketing campaign set the brand's message afloat.

Sense 4 (Local usage): To intoxicate or get someone under the influence of drugs.

Example sentence: The teenagers were caught trying to set their friend afloat before the concert.

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