put up

verbB1 · Intermediate

To raise, build, or let someone stay.

Meanings of «put up»

1 · verb

to build or fix something in a place

They will put up a new fence around the garden.

2 · verb

to let someone stay in your home for a short time

My cousin can put up two guests for the weekend.

Similar: host accommodate lodge

3 · verb

to become a candidate in an election

She decided to put up for local election this year.

Similar: run stand contest

Translation

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«put up» in 17 languages

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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