Put ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Put ( verb )

1. Move to a particular place or position: he put the book on the table.
2. Cause to be in a particular state or condition: he put the company in financial difficulties.
3. Write or print: he put his name on the list.
4. Express or state in a particular way: he put it politely.
5. Estimate or calculate: he put the cost at $50.

Origin:

Old english putian, of germanic origin; related to dutch zetten and german setzen.

Examples:

1. He put the book on the table.
2. He put the company in financial difficulties.
3. He put his name on the list.
4. He put it politely but firmly.
5. He put the cost at $50.

(As a noun)

Put ( noun )

1. Move to a particular place or position: he put the book on the table.
2. Cause to be in a particular state or condition: he put the company in financial difficulties.
3. Write or print: he put his name on the list.
4. Express or state in a particular way: he put it politely.
5. Estimate or calculate: he put the cost at $50.

Origin:

Old english putian, of germanic origin; related to dutch zetten and german setzen.

Examples:

1. He put the book on the table.
2. He put the company in financial difficulties.
3. He put his name on the list.
4. He put it politely but firmly.
5. He put the cost at $50.