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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If you put a chunk of your investable wealth into an annuity, you are forgoing any increases in the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Canada's proposed law - the Safe Social Media Act - was put forward in the House of Commons on Wednesday by Culture Minister Marc Miller.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Then, when you go to put it in your ear, pull on your ear lobe with the opposite hand to open up the ear canal, insert the earplug and let it fully expand."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

That helps explain why U.S. companies are staying put in China despite the increased competition and geopolitical risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Truthfully, I don’t care, but Parker Kingfisher begged me to put in a good word for him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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