puts down (Meaning)

puts down

to place in a category, to write down (as in a list), disapprove, criticize, a humiliating remark, attribute, to enter in a list, to put in writing, to do away with (an injured, sick, or aged animal), humiliate, squelch, depose, degrade, belittle, criticize, to make ineffective, an act or instance of putting down, to pack or preserve for future use, to bring to an end by force, to bring to an end, to establish a permanent residence, consume, disparage, belittle

puts down Sentence Examples

  1. The teacher puts down his book and begins writing on the chalkboard.
  2. The exhausted mother puts down her sleeping baby in the crib.
  3. The police officer puts down his gun and approaches the suspect calmly.
  4. The waiter puts down the plates of food on the table with a flourish.
  5. The basketball player puts down the ball and calls a timeout.
  6. The gardener puts down his shovel and admires his handiwork.
  7. The artist puts down her paintbrush and takes a step back to survey her painting.
  8. The writer puts down his pen and rests his weary fingers.
  9. The jet puts down its landing gear and prepares to touch down.
  10. The hiker puts down his pack and takes a deep breath of fresh air.

FAQs About the word puts down

to place in a category, to write down (as in a list), disapprove, criticize, a humiliating remark, attribute, to enter in a list, to put in writing, to do away

minimizes,dismisses, runs down, plays down, criticizes, diminishes, talks down, depreciates, decries, kisses off

indorses, approves, recommends, applauds, lauds, favors, glorifies, extols,exalts, praises

The teacher puts down his book and begins writing on the chalkboard.

The exhausted mother puts down her sleeping baby in the crib.

The police officer puts down his gun and approaches the suspect calmly.

The waiter puts down the plates of food on the table with a flourish.