put

  1. Verb.  To place something somewhere.
  2. Verb.  To bring or set into a certain relation, state or condition.
  3. Verb.  (finance) To exercise a put option.
  4. Verb.  To express something in a certain manner.
  5. Verb.  (athletics) To throw a heavy iron ball as a sport. See shot put.
  6. Noun.  (business) A right to sell something at a predetermined price.
  7. Noun.  (finance) A contract to sell a security at a set price on or before a certain date.
  8. Noun.  (obsolete) An idiot; a foolish person.

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