Put towards
phrasal verb
To contribute money or resources to something.
She put her savings towards buying a new car.
Often appears as...
- put savings towards
- put effort towards
phrasal verb
To dedicate or direct one's effort or energy to a particular goal.
He decided to put his energies towards starting his own business.
Often appears as...
- put energy towards
- put time towards
phrasal verb
To present or suggest for consideration.
They put a proposal towards the board for approval.
Often appears as...
- put proposal towards
- put suggestion towards
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To contribute money or resources to something.
She put her savings towards buying a new car.
Often appears as...
- put savings towards
- put effort towards
phrasal verb
To dedicate or direct one's effort or energy to a particular goal.
He decided to put his energies towards starting his own business.
Often appears as...
- put energy towards
- put time towards
phrasal verb
To present or suggest for consideration.
They put a proposal towards the board for approval.
Often appears as...
- put proposal towards
- put suggestion towards
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Support
Often used when individuals give money to help fund something specific or achieve a goal.
Each member put $20 towards the group gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Shared Cost
Used when costs are divided among people, implying teamwork or collaboration.
Roommates put money towards the monthly utility bills equally.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Contribution
Suggests that the contribution is part of a larger amount needed.
She can't afford the full amount, but she's willing to put $500 towards the total cost.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Support
Often used when individuals give money to help fund something specific or achieve a goal.
Each member put $20 towards the group gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Shared Cost
Used when costs are divided among people, implying teamwork or collaboration.
Roommates put money towards the monthly utility bills equally.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Contribution
Suggests that the contribution is part of a larger amount needed.
She can't afford the full amount, but she's willing to put $500 towards the total cost.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Support
Often used when individuals give money to help fund something specific or achieve a goal.
Each member put $20 towards the group gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Shared Cost
Used when costs are divided among people, implying teamwork or collaboration.
Roommates put money towards the monthly utility bills equally.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Contribution
Suggests that the contribution is part of a larger amount needed.
She can't afford the full amount, but she's willing to put $500 towards the total cost.
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