put up

put up something

Definitions: 1. to show something in a fight or contest 2. to present something 3. to provide something

Examples: 1. Faced with our attack, the enemy put up very little resistance and quickly surrendered. 2. He's putting up his proposal at tomorrow's meeting. 3. It was the chairman who put up all the money required to hold this event.

put something up

Definitions: 1. to put something in a high position 2. to display something 3. to build something 4. to increase something

Examples: 1. A flag was put up at the top of the building. 2. World Cup posters have been put up everywhere in the city. 3. These houses were put up hundreds of years ago. 4. Prices are usually put up during this time of the year.

put (somebody) up

Definition: to obtain food and accommodation/to provide somebody with food and accommodation

Examples: We put up at a small hotel. ○ We're glad to put you up for the night.

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