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put down

verb()

put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

Synonyms: get down, set down, write down,

put down

verb()

remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

Synonyms: discharge, drop, drop off, set down, unload,

put down

verb()

put (an animal) to death

Synonyms: destroy,

Examples:

The sick cat had to be put down.

put down

verb()

put in a horizontal position

Synonyms: lay, repose,

put down

verb()

cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place

Synonyms: place down, set down,

put down

verb()

cause to come to the ground

Synonyms: bring down, land,

put down

verb()

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Synonyms: degrade, demean, disgrace, take down,

Examples:

She tends to put down younger women colleagues.

put down

verb()

make a record of; set down in permanent form

Synonyms: enter, record,

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