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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 work at various small tasks; a piece of work or employment

To mix things together in a confused or disordered way.

to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

To increase energy, vigor or life force.