English Language & Usage Asked on August 17, 2020
In the following sentence:
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can set
companies up for continued progress in the long term.
I would like to replace "set ____ up" with a non-phrasal word. What alternatives might be appropriate here?
"Prime" or "dispose" could be used appropriately.
The definition of "prime" (HERE) that applies to this situation would be "prepare (someone) for a situation or task, typically by supplying them with relevant information." The "market conditions" prepare/groom companies for "continued progress..."
The sentence with "prime" would be either:
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can prime companies for continued progress in the long term.
OR
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can prime companies to continue progress(ing) in the long term.
Note: The "-ing" in the second example can be added/omitted.
The definition of "dispose" (HERE) that applies would be "to give a tendency to." The "market conditions" give a tendency to have "continued progress..."
The sentence with "dispose" would be either:
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can dispose companies to continue progress(ing) in the long term.
OR
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can dispose companies toward continued progress in the long term.
Note: The "-ing" in the first example can be added/omitted.
Correct answer by John B. on August 17, 2020
The market conditions give the companies the tools they need, so they equip them:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 : to furnish for service or action by appropriate provisioning
// equip an army
Used in the example sentence:
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can equip companies for continued progress in the long term.
Answered by Jason Bassford on August 17, 2020
As the context is economic, you could use enable.
Example:
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can enable companies to continue progress in the long term.
(You could also use stimulate, facilitate or instil. Or perhaps inculcate.)
Answered by Decapitated Soul on August 17, 2020
"Position" would be my choice, as it's a common construction in the business world and would seem to be apt for this scenario (position companies for continue progress). In fact, the Merriam-Webster example definition is almost precisely the scenario in the question:
positioned the company in the global market
Answered by Eric Hauenstein on August 17, 2020
In addition to the other excellent answers you may also consider indicating that the 'current situation can encourage companies to..." as opposed to saying it "can set them up"
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions can prompt (or provoke, or encourage) companies to employ (or look to employ) strategies that support their continued progress in the long term
Answered by J J on August 17, 2020
You wanted single-word. Multiword phrases include serve as the basis for...
Answered by smci on August 17, 2020
Stage, shortened form of set the stage
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions stage companies for continued progress in the long term.
Past experience suggests that these kind of market conditions set the stage for continued progress in the long term.
Examples:
This is used in sports a lot. When a team is losing, the announcers might say, "the stage is set for a comeback. [NYTimes]
Example from performing arts: [Forbes]
Example from Finance: [Newsbreak] [AMM]
Answered by kmiklas on August 17, 2020
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