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What is another word for put? – 204 put Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    place set lay position put down deposit situate locate install fix settle plant establish station post sit pose rest repose lay down drop leave set down perch ensconce nestle tuck insert introduce impose fixate anchor moor dock berth park stand prop lean pose arrange adjust align regulate dispose collocate situate emplace ensconce.

    Meaning of put

    The primary meaning of the word "put" is to move something to a particular position or location.

    Definitions

    • To move something to a particular position or location, typically with a sense of care or deliberate placement.
    • To cause something to be in a particular state or condition.
    • To express an idea or opinion in a particular way.
    • To invest or place money in a particular venture or asset.

    Etymology of put

    The word "put" has its roots in Old English "putian", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "putjan", and further from the Proto-Indo-European root "dhē-", meaning "to place" or "to put".
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, with various meanings and connotations developing over time, including physical placement, investment, and expression of ideas.

    Example Uses

    • She put the book on the table.
    • He put his money in a savings account.
    • They put their ideas into practice.
    • The company will put a new product on the market next year.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    remove take withdraw extract eliminate delete erase cancel abolish repeal retract recall lift raise pick gather collect hoist elevate uphold support sustain maintain retain keep hold cling grasp seize snatch take away get rid of discard dismiss reject.

    Related Nouns

    position location place site spot situation posture pose stance attitude arrangement disposition investment deposit placement installation setting fixture establishment institution organization foundation basis ground groundwork footing bed bottom floor surface area space room accommodation lodging quarters.

    Related Verbs

    place set lay position deposit install fix settle plant establish station post sit pose rest repose drop leave set down perch ensconce nestle tuck insert introduce impose fixate anchor moor dock berth park stand prop lean pose arrange adjust align regulate dispose collocate.

    Related Adjectives

    placed set laid positioned deposited installed fixed settled planted established stationed posted sitting posing resting reposed dropped left set down perched ensconced nestled tucked inserted introduced imposed fixated anchored moored docked berthed parked standing propped leaning posed arranged adjusted aligned regulated disposed collocated.