put up

verb

1. place so as to be noticed (Freq. 4)

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post a sign

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post a warning at the dump

• Syn: ↑post

• Derivationally related forms: ↑posting (for: ↑post)

• Hypernyms: ↑install, ↑instal, ↑put in, ↑set up

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

2. construct, build, or erect (Freq. 3)

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Raise a barn

• Syn: ↑raise, ↑erect, ↑rear, ↑set up

• Ant: ↑level (for: ↑raise)

• Derivationally related forms: ↑erection (for: ↑erect), ↑erecting (for: ↑erect)

• Topics: ↑construction, ↑building

• Hypernyms: ↑construct, ↑build, ↑make

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

3. mount or put up (Freq. 3)

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put up a good fight

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offer resistance

• Syn: ↑provide, ↑offer

• Hypernyms: ↑engage, ↑wage

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

4. put up with something or somebody unpleasant (Freq. 2)

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I cannot bear his constant criticism

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The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks

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he learned to tolerate the heat

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She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage

• Syn:

↑digest, ↑endure, ↑stick out, ↑stomach, ↑bear, ↑stand, ↑tolerate, ↑support, ↑brook, ↑abide, ↑suffer

• Derivationally related forms:

↑sufferance (for: ↑suffer), ↑abidance (for: ↑abide), ↑tolerant (for: ↑tolerate), ↑toleration (for: ↑tolerate), ↑tolerance (for: ↑tolerate), ↑bearable (for: ↑bear), ↑endurance (for: ↑endure)

• Hypernyms: ↑permit, ↑allow, ↑let, ↑countenance

• Hyponyms:

↑accept, ↑live with, ↑swallow, ↑stand for, ↑hold still for, ↑bear up, ↑take lying down, ↑take a joke, ↑sit out, ↑pay

• Verb Group: ↑suffer

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

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Somebody ——s PP

5. make available for sale at an auction (Freq. 1)

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The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction

• Hypernyms: ↑offer

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

6. preserve in a can or tin (Freq. 1)

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tinned foods are not very tasty

• Syn: ↑can, ↑tin

• Derivationally related forms: ↑tin (for: ↑tin), ↑can (for: ↑can), ↑cannery (for: ↑can)

• Topics: ↑cooking, ↑cookery, ↑preparation

• Hypernyms: ↑preserve, ↑keep

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

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The chefs put up the vegetables

7. provide

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The city has to put up half the required amount

• Syn: ↑contribute

• Derivationally related forms: ↑contribution (for: ↑contribute)

• Hypernyms: ↑pay

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

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Something ——s something

8. propose as a candidate for some honor

• Syn: ↑nominate, ↑put forward

• Derivationally related forms: ↑nominative (for: ↑nominate), ↑nomination (for: ↑nominate), ↑nominator (for: ↑nominate)

• Hypernyms: ↑nominate, ↑propose

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s somebody

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Somebody ——s PP

9. provide housing for

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The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town

• Syn: ↑house, ↑domiciliate

• Derivationally related forms: ↑domiciliation (for: ↑domiciliate), ↑house (for: ↑house), ↑housing (for: ↑house)

• Hypernyms: ↑shelter

• Hyponyms: ↑rehouse, ↑home, ↑lodge, ↑accommodate, ↑chamber, ↑take in

• Verb Frames:

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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

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Somebody ——s somebody PP

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Somebody ——s something PP

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1) offer or show (a particular degree of resistance, effort, or skill) in a fight or competitive situation

he put up a brave fight

2) stay temporarily in lodgings other than one's own home

we put up at a hotel in the city center

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put up [phrasal verb]

1 put (something) up or put up (something)

1 a : to place (something) in a higher position

They put up the flag in the morning and take it down at night.

Sit down. Put your feet up and relax.

If you have a question, please put up [=raise] your hand.

Stop! Put your hands up (over your head)!

When she goes to work, she usually puts her hair up (in a ponytail).

1 b : to cause (something) to be on a wall, to hang from a ceiling, etc.

She went around town putting up posters for the concert.

I just put up new curtains.

1 c : to set or place (something) so that it stands up

putting up a tent

They put up a display of new products.

They put up a “for sale” sign in front of their house.

1 d : to build (something)

They're putting up a new office building on Main Street.

putting up a fence

1 e : to make (something) available for people to buy or have

The lamps were put up at auction.

— often + for

They put all of their possessions up for sale.

They put the puppies up for adoption.

1 f : to provide (money, property, etc.) in order to pay for something

They decided not to put up the money for her bail.

They put up the company's assets as collateral on the loan.

1 g : to offer (something) as a prize

The police have put up a $1,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

1 h chiefly Brit : to increase (something) : ↑raise

They are likely to put up interest rates again this year.

1 i US : to return (something) to the place where it belongs

It's time to put up [=put away] your toys and get ready for bed.

He washed, dried, and put up the dishes after dinner.

1 j chiefly US : to preserve (fruits, vegetables, etc.) to be used later : ↑can

Their grandmother spent the afternoon putting up peaches.

2 put up (something)

2 a : to do (something) as a way of resisting or struggling against someone or something

We're not leaving without putting up a fight. [=without fighting]

As expected, the kids put up a fuss when we said it was time for bed.

They are likely to put up stiff resistance to any new proposals.

2 b : to offer (something) as an argument, a suggestion, etc.

She put up a good/solid argument in his defense.

putting up a proposal

2 c : to score (points)

They put up 20 points in the first half.

She needs to put up big numbers [=to score a lot of points] in today's game.

3 a put (someone) up : to give food and shelter to (someone) : to allow or pay for (someone) to stay in someone's home, a hotel, etc., for the night

Could you put me up for the night?

His employers put him up at a hotel.

We put our guests up in the spare bedroom.

3 b chiefly Brit : to stay in someone's home, a hotel, etc., for the night

He put up with a friend while he was in town.

putting up at a hotel

4 put (someone) up or put up (someone) : to choose or suggest (someone) to be a candidate or competitor

The party put her up (as its candidate) for governor.

They put up their best man to compete against the champion.

5 put (someone) up to (something) : to convince (someone) to do (something stupid or foolish)

His friends put him up to (playing) the prank.

Who put you up to this?

6 put up with (something or someone) : to allow (someone or something unpleasant or annoying) to exist or happen : ↑tolerate

At this school, we will not put up with bad behavior.

I can't put up with much more of this.

7 put up or shut up informal

— used to tell someone in a somewhat rude way to start doing something or to stop talking about it

You've complained long enough. It's time to put up or shut up.

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Main Entry: ↑put