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- DictionaryPut/po͝ot/
verb
- 1. move to or place in a particular position: "I put my hand out toward her"
- 2. bring into a particular state or condition: "they tried to put me at ease"
noun
- 1. a throw of a shot or weight.
- 2. short for put option
a. : to place in a specified position or relationship : lay. put the book on the table. b. : to move in a specified direction. c (1) : to send (something, such as a weapon or missile) into or through something : thrust. (2) : to throw with an overhand pushing motion.
Synonyms for PUT: situate, place, lay, position, locate, stick, deposit, set; Antonyms of PUT: take, remove, relocate, replace, displace, supersede, banish, supplant.
to apply, as to a use or purpose: During your internship you’ll put your knowledge to practical use. to set, give, or make: Let’s put an end to all this nonsense right now. to propose or submit for answer, consideration, deliberation, etc.: I promised to put this question before the committee.
PUT definition: 1. to move something or someone into the stated place, position, or direction: 2. to write…. Learn more.
The verb put refers to placement. You can put things down, put ideas into words, and put up money (that is, invest it).
Definition of put verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to cause to be (in a position or place): to put a book on the table. 2. to cause to be (in a state, relation, etc): to put one's things in order. 3. ( foll by to) to cause (a person) to experience the endurance or suffering (of): to put to death; to put to the sword.
1. to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position. to put a book on the shelf. 2. to bring into some relation, state, etc. to put everything in order. 3. to place in the charge or power of a person, institution, etc. to put a child in a special school.
Put definition: to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position. See examples of PUT used in a sentence.
PUT meaning: 1. to move something to a place or position: 2. to make someone or something be in a particular…. Learn more.