put

/pˈʊt/

/ˈpʊt/

[verb] [noun]

to put

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move something or someone from one place or position to another

synonyms : lay

1.1

to force someone or something to go to a specific place and stay there for a particular time

1.2

to fix or attach something to another

synonyms : assign

1.3

to fire or shoot something, such as a missile or weapon, into or through a target

to bring someone or something into a particular state or condition

to state or express something in a specific way

synonyms : cast

couch

frame

redact

3.1

to write or make a mark on something

to give something a specific level of value, importance, etc.

synonyms : place

set

(in sports) to throw something, like a ball

(dummy verb) to carry out or perform an action that is specified by a noun

Put

[NOUN]

the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

synonyms : put option

antonyms : call option

Examples

1. This job puts years on you.

2. Election season always puts my dad's back up.

3. The company put a maximum budget on the project expenses.

4. The pitcher put the ball in play.

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