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put

verb

/pʊt/

Meaning

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

to place something in a particular position

Please put the book on the table.

She put the book on the shelf.

place, set, position, lay, deposit

Entry 1

place, set, position, lay

Entry 2

place, set, lay, deposit

remove, take, lift, withdraw

Entry 1

remove, take, lift, withdraw

Entry 2

remove, take, lift

put down, put away, put together, put forward, put pressure, put effort, put off

Entry 1

put down, put away, put together, put forward, put pressure, put effort

Entry 2

put down, put off, put away, put together

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

To make less severe, serious, or painful, to reduce the intensity of damage or problems.

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted

To make something better or improve a situation; to enhance or upgrade.

to hold back, control, or prevent someone or something

to supply sparingly or with restrictions