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1
to fix in an upright position
- the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
to form by putting together parts or materials
- plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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- reassemble,
- rebuild,
- reconstruct,
- redevelop,
- reedify
- [British],
- retrofit
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3
to offer for sale to the public
- put their possessions up for auction
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- deal (in),
- market,
- merchandise
- (also merchandize),
- retail,
- sell,
- vend
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4
to provide with living quarters or shelter
- the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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5
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
- put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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The first known use of put up was in the 14th century
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