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45 phrasal verbs

put about
C1

To spread information, rumours, or stories, often unofficially or maliciously; also a nautical term for changing a ship's course.

put across
B2

To communicate an idea, message, or feeling clearly and effectively so that it is understood.

put ahead
B2

To rank or place something or someone higher in importance or priority than something else.

put around
B2

To spread information or rumours among a group of people; also to place something physically around an object.

put aside
B1

To save money or time for a specific purpose, or to temporarily stop thinking about or dealing with a problem or feeling.

put away
A2

To return something to its proper storage place; also to eat or drink large amounts, send someone to prison, or save money.

put back
A2

To return something to its original place, or to reschedule something to a later time.

put before
B2

To formally present something (a proposal, question, or case) to a person or group for consideration or judgment.

put behind one
B2

To deliberately stop letting a negative past experience affect you and decide to move forward with your life.

put by
B2

To save money or goods regularly for use in the future.

put down
B1

To place something on a surface; to criticise or humiliate someone; to end an animal's life humanely; or to suppress a rebellion.

put down as
B2

To regard or categorise someone or something in a particular way, often based on a first impression.

put down for
B2

To add someone's name to a list to receive or participate in something, or to commit to contributing a particular amount.

put down to
B2

To say that something is caused by or is the result of a particular thing.

put forth
C1

To propose or offer an idea, argument, or plan for consideration; also to produce new growth (of plants).

put forward

put in
B1

To install equipment or a system; to invest time or effort; to make a formal request; or to say something during a conversation.

put in with
C1

To contribute to a group effort or join with others in a shared arrangement.

put it about
B2

To spread information, gossip, or rumors widely; or (of a person) to be sexually promiscuous.

put it down
B1

To attribute something to a particular cause or reason; also used literally to place an object on a surface.

put it off on
C1

To shift blame, responsibility, or a task onto someone else.

put it past
B2

Used in negative constructions to say that you believe someone is capable of a particular (usually negative) action.

put it to
B2

To propose something directly to someone, or to challenge them with a statement or question.

put off
A2

To delay something to a later time; or to cause someone to feel discouraged, disgusted, or less interested.

put on
A2

To place clothing or an accessory on your body; to activate a device; to perform or stage something; to pretend or feign.

put one across
B2

To deceive or trick someone successfully.

put one over
B2

To deceive or trick someone; to gain an advantage through cunning.

put one past
B2

To trick or deceive someone successfully; to get something by someone without them noticing.

put oneself about
C1

To make oneself known in social or professional circles; or to be sexually promiscuous.

put oneself across
B2

To present or express yourself effectively so that others understand your abilities, personality, or ideas.

put oneself out
B2

To make a special effort or accept personal inconvenience in order to help someone.

put onto
B1

To tell someone about something useful or connect them with a person who can help.

put out
A2

To extinguish a flame or light; to publish or release something; to cause someone inconvenience or annoyance; to dislocate a body part.

put over
B1

To communicate or convey an idea, message, or point effectively.

put past
B2

Used in negative constructions to indicate that you believe someone is capable of doing something unexpected or bad.

put round
B2

To spread a piece of information, a rumor, or a message among a group of people; also to circulate something physical among a group.

put someone on to
B1

To connect a person with another person, resource, or lead that can help them.

put through
B1

To connect a phone call; to cause someone to experience something difficult; to successfully complete a process or get something approved.

put to
B2

To submit a question or proposal to someone; to apply something to a use or purpose; to cause someone to experience something.

put together
A2

To assemble parts into a whole; to prepare or create something by combining elements; to collect and organize.

put under
B1

To administer general anesthesia to someone before a medical operation; or to place someone under authority or control.

put up
A2

To erect or display something; to provide accommodation for someone; to provide money; to offer resistance; to nominate someone for a positi

put up on
C1

To deceive, cheat, or take advantage of someone (chiefly regional American English).

put up to
B2

To encourage, persuade, or pressure someone into doing something, usually something naughty or wrong.

put up with
A2

To tolerate or accept something unpleasant, annoying, or difficult without complaining strongly.