Definitions

put

[poot] / pʊt /

VERB

position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring establish focus insert install invest lay place set settle stick

STRONG

concenter concentrate deposit embed fasten fix fixate nail park peg plank plant plop plunk quarter repose rest rivet seat situate

WEAK

plank down plunk down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse displace forget leave neglect refuse remove take take out unsettle

STRONG

be active detach disorganize energize move release unfasten

WEAK

change transfer

VERB

propose; express in words

Synonyms

STRONGEST

give offer present set submit suggest turn

STRONG

advance air couch express formulate forward phrase pose posit prefer proposition propound render state tender translate transpose utter vent ventilate word

WEAK

bring forward propone set before

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal dissuade fight refrain take withhold

STRONG

halt hide stop suppress

WEAK

change displace remove transfer

VERB

commit, assign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

force impose make require set

STRONG

condemn consign constrain doom employ enjoin induce inflict levy oblige subject

WEAK

subject to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade halt

STRONG

free let go release

WEAK

change displace remove take transfer

Example Sentences

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They put on concerts, made art and stayed up late talking and dancing, infusing his home with the spirit of hospitality that would dictate his future ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

If so, Hegseth quickly put that thought to rest.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The software rally hasn’t been enough to put an end to the stock’s ongoing slump.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

His seven goals from midfield last season included a wonder-strike against Braga in the semi-final which put Freiburg in front for the first time in the tie.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They put him to bed, fed him, and took care of his bruises.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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