English to English
verb
- place so as to be noticed
Post a sign.
Post a warning at the dump.
source: WordNet 3.0
- mount or put up
Put up a good fight.
Offer resistance.
source: WordNet 3.0
- construct, build, or erect
Raise a barn.
source: WordNet 3.0
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
I cannot bear his constant criticism.
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks.
He learned to tolerate the heat.
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make available for sale at an auction
The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction.
source: WordNet 3.0
- preserve in a can or tin
Tinned foods are not very tasty.
source: WordNet 3.0
- provide housing for
The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town.
source: WordNet 3.0
- provide
The city has to put up half the required amount.
source: WordNet 3.0
- propose as a candidate for some honor
source: WordNet 3.0
