sequester
- v requisition forcibly, as of enemy property
the estate was sequestered - v take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
- v undergo sequestration by forming a stable compound with an ion
The cations were sequestered - v keep away from others
He sequestered himself in his study to write a book - v set apart from others
The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on
sermonise
- v speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
sermonize
- v speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
This man always sermonizes
set about
- v begin to deal with
- v enter upon an activity or enterprise
- v take the first step or steps in carrying out an action