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Definition put in American English

put verb

[transitive] verb
/pʊt/
1

to move something to a particular position, especially using your hands

Example

She put her hand on Cliff's arm.

Example

Did I put my wallet in your purse?

Example

Where did you put the newspaper?

Synonyms and related words
put place position
1.1

to kick or hit something into a particular position

Example

Jones put the puck into the net after only 2 minutes of play.

Synonyms and related words
hit punch strike strike at kick play
2

to cause someone or something to be in a particular situation or state

Example

Esposito's goal put the Bruins ahead.

Example

I wish you hadn't told me - it puts me in a really difficult position.

Example

Several jobs have been put in jeopardy as a result of the merger.

Example

She was put in charge of the marketing department.

Example

I hate being put under so much pressure.

Example

He was put to work filing all the papers.

Example

Supermarkets have put many smaller stores out of business.

Example

That argument put me in a bad mood for the rest of the day.

Example

There has been a lot of criticism of the way the proposals were put into effect.

Example

The law puts farmers in this country at a disadvantage.

Synonyms and related words
affect shape impact
3

to write or print something

Example

Put a check mark by the correct answer.

Example

I'll put a note at the bottom of the card.

Example

I'll put it in my diary.

Example

You've put the comma in the wrong place.

Synonyms and related words
write set down compose
4

to make someone go to a place

Example

We've had to put my mother in a nursing home.

Example

If we put the kids in one room, Jean can sleep in Adam's room.

Example

The government has promised to put more police officers on the street.

Example

What time do you put the kids to bed?

Synonyms and related words
come drive walk
5

to give someone or something a particular position on a list arranged according to importance, quality, or value

Example

They're so different, you can't even put them in the same category.

Example

I'd put Monet among the best artists of the century.

Synonyms and related words
register detail index
6

to build or place something somewhere

Example

There are plans to put ten new houses on the site.

Example

We decided to put the office upstairs.

Synonyms and related words
build erect put together put place position
7

to say or write something in a particular way

Example

She put it very well when she described him as "brilliant but lazy."

Synonyms and related words
chirp chorus come on strong
8

to state or explain something

Example

You will get plenty of opportunity to put your point of view.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
Definition put in American English

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