Entry Word: put on

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to place on oneʼs person <I put on a coat and shoes to go outside>

Synonyms don, slip (on or into), throw (on)

Related Words apparel, array, attire, bedeck, bedizen, bundle up, caparison, clothe, doll up, dress, garb, rig, robe, suit, trick, uniform; overdress

Near Antonyms disrobe, strip, undress

Antonyms doff, remove, take off

2 to describe or express in too strong terms <some critics are putting it on when they say itʼs the best comedy ever made> — see overstate
3 to present a false appearance of <put on a show of anger just for fun> — see feign