put up

/pˌʊt ˈʌp/

[verb]

to put up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: put]

to create or assemble a building or object in a particular location

synonyms : erect

raise

rear

set up

antonyms : level

to place something somewhere noticeable

synonyms : post

mount or put up

synonyms : offer

provide

to accept or tolerate an unpleasant situation, person, etc. without complaining

synonyms : abide

preserve in a can or tin

synonyms : can

tin

make available for sale at an auction

propose as a candidate for some honor

synonyms : nominate

put forward

provide

synonyms : contribute

provide housing for

synonyms : domiciliate

house

to assemble or set up something so that it is ready to be used

to encourage or provoke someone to do something foolish or inappropriate

to place something in a high or elevated location

Examples

1. They put up a good fight, but they never really had a chance of defeating us.

2. The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

3. She and her campaign put up a fight to the very end, but it was clear in the weeks leading up to the election that she would lose.

4. The investors who have put up around $30 million could catch a cold.

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