Synonyms for

Put

Verb / pʊt / Another word for put — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To place something in a specific location or position.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

place position set deposit

Informal

stick chuck plonk toss

Literary

lay install

Antonyms

take remove withdraw retrieve keep hold carry

Common collocations

  • put on
  • put off
  • put up
  • put down
  • put away
  • put out
  • put through
  • put into

Word family

noun put
verb put
adjective put-upon

Usage note

The verb 'put' is highly polysemous, with its meaning heavily dependent on context and prepositions. Be mindful of phrasal verbs like 'put off' (postpone) versus 'put off' (discourage).

Example sentences

  1. I will put my shoes on before we leave.
  2. Please put your dishes in the sink after you finish eating.
  3. Can you put this book on the shelf for me?
  4. I need to put gas in my car before we go on our trip.
  5. Let's put this puzzle together.

Quotes

  • You can't put a price tag on love, but you can on all its accessories.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.
  • Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.

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