Put to

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verb

To cause someone or something to change the state or condition.

She was put to bed with a high fever.
Visual representation of "put to" - To cause someone or something to change the state or condition.

Often appears as...

  • put to bed
  • put to work
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Physical States

Often used when someone is physically moved or assisted into a new state.

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The nurses put the patient to bed after the surgery.
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Metaphorical Rest

Can be used metaphorically to mean ending something, like a dispute or rumor.

Illustration for Metaphorical Rest
The spokesperson put rumors to rest with a clear statement.
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