put
verb12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
Used to rephrase something, often for clarification or to express it differently.
put simply8.8
To express something in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
put well8.5
To express something effectively and clearly.
An ironic understatement, meaning the situation is actually much more extreme.
put bluntly7.5
To express something in a very direct way, without trying to be polite.
To express something in a fluent and persuasive way.
put badly7.0
To express something in an awkward or ineffective way.
To express something briefly and clearly.
put cleverly6.8
To express something in an intelligent and skillful way.
To express something carefully to avoid causing offense or embarrassment.
put gently6.5
To express something in a kind and careful way to avoid offending someone.
put crudely6.2
To express something in a simple and possibly offensive way.
Collocations with "put"
put + ...
... + put
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