Phrasal verbs with put

Here is a list of phrasal verbs using the word ‘put’. Each phrasal verb is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given.

Put about

To put about is to start a rumor or to create trouble.

Put across

To put across is to communicate an idea well so that others can understand it.

• She could not put across her plan.
• He puts himself across well.

Put aside / by

To put something aside is to save it for future use. The expression ‘set aside’ has the same meaning.

Put aside can also mean ‘place to one side’.

• Put aside those books and come with me.

Put away

To put something away is to save it for later use.

• You must learn to put away a few dollars a week.

To put away is to discard.

• The master exhorted his students to put away those superstitions.

To put somebody away is to confine them in a mental hospital or a jail.

• He was put away for five years.

Put down

To put something down is to write it down or register.

To put down a rebellion is to suppress it.

Put down can also mean attribute or ascribe.

• I would rather put down these mistakes to carelessness.

Put forth

To put forth is to bring out or propose.

• No one has put forth a viable solution.

To put forth can also mean exert or exercise.

• They put forth their best effort to win.

Put forward

To put something forward is to propose it.

• Jane put forward an interesting idea.