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Meaning of the word "put at" in English

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put at

US /pʊt æt/
UK /pʊt æt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to estimate or guess a value, amount, or time for something

Example:
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I'd put the cost at around $500.
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They put the number of attendees at over a thousand.
Synonym:
estimate assess calculate gauge appraise
2.

to place someone or something in a particular position or situation

Example:
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The new policy will put us at a disadvantage.
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His reckless driving put everyone at risk.
Synonym:
place position set expose subject
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put put on put in put to put into put by put down