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put up

  1. construct or erect something.
    "I put up the tent and cooked a meal"
    synonyms: build, construct, erect, raise, set up
  2. display a notice, sign, or poster.
    "she put up a sign advertising the guest house"
    synonyms: display, pin up, stick up, hang up, nail up, post
  3. increase the cost of something.
    "I'm afraid I've got to put your rent up"
    synonyms: increase, raise, lift, jack up, hike, bump up
  4. provide money as backing for an enterprise.
    "the sponsors are putting up $5,000 for the event"
    synonyms: provide, supply, furnish, give, come up with, contribute, donate, pledge, pay, advance, fork out, cough up, shell out, dish out, ante up, pony up
  5. offer or show a particular degree of resistance, effort, or skill in a fight or competitive situation.
    "he put up a brave fight"
  6. offer something for sale or auction.
    "the mill was closed and put up for sale"
  7. accommodate someone temporarily.
    "we're going to put him up for a few days"
    synonyms: give accommodation to, provide with accommodation, accommodate, house, take in, give a roof to, give a bed to, lodge, quarter, billet
  8. propose someone for election or adoption.
    "they should have put themselves up for election"
    synonyms: nominate, propose, put forward, recommend
  9. cause game to rise from cover.
    "the dog almost immediately put up a pheasant"
  10. return a sword to its sheath.
    "he put up his sword and gave the body a kick"

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