Question 1

What does "set up to oneself" mean?

Accepted Answer

(Archaic) To establish oneself as an independent trader, craftsperson, or professional.

Question 2

How do you use "set up to oneself" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

After years as an apprentice, he finally had enough savings to set up to himself as a blacksmith.

Question 3

Is "set up to oneself" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"set up to oneself" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. This form is largely obsolete in modern English and rarely encountered outside of historical texts or dialectal British English. The modern equivalent would be 'set up on one's own' or 'set up in business for oneself'.

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