Put Down

Synonyms of put down

• belittle
• dismiss
• depreciate

Antonyms of put down

• praise
• commend
• uplift

Collocations of put down

put down a pet

Frequency: 80 %

It was a difficult decision, but we had to put down our sick pet to end its suffering.

put down roots

Frequency: 70 %

After years of moving around, they finally decided to put down roots in a small town.

put down a deposit

Frequency: 60 %

I had to put down a deposit to secure the rental property.

put down a rebellion

Frequency: 45 %

The government had to take drastic measures to put down the rebellion.

put down a book

Frequency: 35 %

I couldn't put down the book until I finished reading it.

Idiomatic Expressions for put down

• Phrase: put down roots
  Meaning: to establish a permanent or stable home or foundation
  Usage: After years of moving around, they finally decided to put down roots in a small town.