Put about

verb

To spread information or rumors.

Rumours have been put about that the company is in financial trouble.
Visual representation of "put about" - To spread information or rumors

Often appears as...

  • information is being put about
  • rumours are put about
verb

To present or project in a specific way.

The boss has put about a positive image about the company to the media.
Visual representation of "put about" - To present or project in a specific way

Often appears as...

  • image is put about
  • views were put about
verb

In sailing, to change direction.

The captain ordered to put about the ship to avoid the storm.
Visual representation of "put about" - In sailing, to change direction

Often appears as...

  • ship was put about
  • boat is put about

Usage tips

Neutral

Technical

verb

To spread information or rumors.

Rumours have been put about that the company is in financial trouble.
Visual representation of "put about" - To spread information or rumors

Often appears as...

  • information is being put about
  • rumours are put about
verb

To present or project in a specific way.

The boss has put about a positive image about the company to the media.
Visual representation of "put about" - To present or project in a specific way

Often appears as...

  • image is put about
  • views were put about
verb

In sailing, to change direction.

The captain ordered to put about the ship to avoid the storm.
Visual representation of "put about" - In sailing, to change direction

Often appears as...

  • ship was put about
  • boat is put about

Usage tips

Neutral

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "put about"
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Negative Nuance

Often used when the spread information is negative or meant to harm reputation.

Illustration for Negative Nuance
Someone has put about a scandalous story about the politician.
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Intentional Spreading

Implies an active effort to share information, not accidental.

Illustration for Intentional Spreading
He deliberately put about the rumor to sabotage her career.
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Not Always True

Information might be false, unverified or speculative.

Illustration for Not Always True
There’s been a lie put about that the restaurant is closing.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Nuance

Often used when the spread information is negative or meant to harm reputation.

Illustration for Negative Nuance
Someone has put about a scandalous story about the politician.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intentional Spreading

Implies an active effort to share information, not accidental.

Illustration for Intentional Spreading
He deliberately put about the rumor to sabotage her career.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always True

Information might be false, unverified or speculative.

Illustration for Not Always True
There’s been a lie put about that the restaurant is closing.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Nuance

Often used when the spread information is negative or meant to harm reputation.

Illustration for Negative Nuance
Someone has put about a scandalous story about the politician.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intentional Spreading

Implies an active effort to share information, not accidental.

Illustration for Intentional Spreading
He deliberately put about the rumor to sabotage her career.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always True

Information might be false, unverified or speculative.

Illustration for Not Always True
There’s been a lie put about that the restaurant is closing.
Visual representation of the word "Put about"

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