Put above
phrasal verb
To consider more important, valuable or treasured than something else.
She puts her children above anything else in her life.
Often appears as...
- put someone above
- put something above
phrasal verb
To physically place or position something at a higher level or position.
He put the suitcase above the wardrobe where it would be out of reach.
Often appears as...
- put something above eye level
- put something above reach
phrasal verb
To consider more important, valuable or treasured than something else.
She puts her children above anything else in her life.
Often appears as...
- put someone above
- put something above
phrasal verb
To physically place or position something at a higher level or position.
He put the suitcase above the wardrobe where it would be out of reach.
Often appears as...
- put something above eye level
- put something above reach
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Priority
Use 'put above' when expressing emotional importance or deep personal preference.
She always puts her family's happiness above her own.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Dilemma
Mention 'put above' to highlight decisions made when facing a choice between values or priorities.
He put honor above personal gain in his decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Gestures
'Put above' can imply actions taken to show symbolic respect or value.
The community puts the needs of the elderly above all else.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Priority
Use 'put above' when expressing emotional importance or deep personal preference.
She always puts her family's happiness above her own.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Dilemma
Mention 'put above' to highlight decisions made when facing a choice between values or priorities.
He put honor above personal gain in his decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Gestures
'Put above' can imply actions taken to show symbolic respect or value.
The community puts the needs of the elderly above all else.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Priority
Use 'put above' when expressing emotional importance or deep personal preference.
She always puts her family's happiness above her own.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Dilemma
Mention 'put above' to highlight decisions made when facing a choice between values or priorities.
He put honor above personal gain in his decision.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Gestures
'Put above' can imply actions taken to show symbolic respect or value.
The community puts the needs of the elderly above all else.
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