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put

1 of 3

verb

put; putting

transitive verb

1
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
put the shot
d
: to bring into a specified state or condition
a reapportionment … that was put into effect at the September primaries Current Biography
e
: to prescribe a specified regimen for
usually used with on
put her on medicationput him on a diet
2
a
: to cause to endure or suffer something : subject
put traitors to death
b
: impose, inflict
put a special tax on luxuries
3
a
: to set before one for judgment or decision
put the question
b
: to call for a formal vote on
put the motion
4
a(1)
: to convey into another form
want to put my feelings into words
(2)
: to translate into another language or style
put the poem into English
(3)
: adapt
lyrics put to music
b
: express, state
putting it mildly
5
a
: to devote (oneself) to an activity or end
put himself to winning back their confidence
b
: apply
put her mind to the problem
c
: assign
put them to work
d
: to cause to perform an action : urge
put the horse over the fence
e
: impel, incite
put them into a frenzy
6
a
: repose, rest
puts his faith in reason
b
: invest entry 1 sense 1
put her money in the company
7
a
: to give as an estimate
put the time as about eleven
b
: attach, attribute
puts a high value on their friendship
c
: impute
put the blame on the partners
8
: bet, wager
put $2 on the favorite

intransitive verb

1
: to start in motion : go
especially : to leave in a hurry
2
of a ship : to take a specified course
put down the river

put

2 of 3

noun

1
: a throw made with an overhand pushing motion
specifically : the act or an instance of putting the shot
2
: an option to sell a specified amount of a security (such as a stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time compare call sense 3d

put

3 of 3

adjective

: being in place : fixed, set
stay put until I call
Phrases
put forth
1
b
: to make public : issue
2
: to bring into action : exert
3
: to produce or send out by growth
put forth leaves
4
: to start out
put forward
: propose
put forward a theory
put in mind
: remind
put one's finger on
: identify
put his finger on the cause of the trouble
put one's foot down
: to take a firm stand
put one's foot in one's mouth
: to make a tactless or embarrassing blunder
put paid to
chiefly British
: to finish off : bring an end to
put the arm on or put the bite on
: to ask for money
put the finger on
: to inform on
put the finger on … heroin pushers Barrie Zwicker
put the make on
: to make sexual advances toward
put to bed
: to make the final preparations for printing (something, such as a newspaper)
put together
1
: to create as a unified whole : construct
2

Example Sentences

Verb Put the car in the garage. I put the keys on the table. He put his arms around her and held her tight. He fell and accidentally put his hand through a window. The illness put her in the hospital for three days. They put her in prison for forgery. Her parents decided to put her in a special school for deaf children. If she drove 55 mph for 20 minutes, that would put her about halfway there by now. Don't forget to put your signature on the check. He put his phone number on a napkin. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
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Noun
If Wiseman can run the floor, grab rebounds, throw down put-backs and alley-oop dunks, and play sound positional defense, his season should be considered successful. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2022 In comedies, crotchety old New Yorkers are usually deployed for quick put-downs and punchlines. WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 The 7-footer scored 11 straight points for the Spartans, two buckets on alley-oops from A.J. Hoggard — one of those a three-point play — and two more on put-backs off offensive rebounds. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2022 Her impressive defense on Jones also helped limit the MVP candidate to just 10 points, most of which came off of put-backs. Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 13 Aug. 2021 Kuminga got off to a strong start, flying to the rim for a put-back dunk of a Draymond Green miss to give Golden State its first point of the game. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2022 South Carolina, which won it all in 2017, was ousted in the semifinals last season by one point to eventual champion Stanford when Boston’s put-back attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. Dave Campbell, ajc, 2 Apr. 2022 Dylan Cardwell puts Auburn back in front with a put-back dunk. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 5 Feb. 2022 Díaz’s two-run shot in the fifth put the Rays ahead 5-1. Mark Didtler, ajc, 30 July 2022
Adjective
After roaming to find a feeding site, crawlers settle down and stay put, using their strawlike mouthparts to feed on plant juices. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Sep. 2022 The stretchy inner shorts (3-inch inseam) simply stay put, even when the shorter outer-level layer breezes up and down. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 1 Sep. 2022 Investigators fielded tips, told those on nearby Midtown streets to stay put, and launched a citywide search, the interim chief said. Charlie Gile, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 To make a gravy for all this, put salt, pepper, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of flour in a Ball jar with a lid. Tim Neville, Outside Online, 8 July 2021 Which types of options to use when At Logica Capital, Himelsein tends to buy more call options on individual positions and focus more on the broader market for the downside with put options on the S&P 500 and other broad indices. Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 The time-saving tricks from One Bed include a fitted sheet with stay-put straps, labels for long and short sides and a split-corner flat sheet that is simple to tuck in without leaving excess fabric. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 Lines have been drawn, and the choice to step over or stay put is looming. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2022 For the second straight year, the government has advised those living away from home to stay put, and train and plane travel has been curtailed. NBC News, 2 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English putten; akin to Old English putung instigation, Middle Dutch poten to plant

First Known Use

Verb

12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of put was in the 12th century

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