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Phrasal Verbs

put on (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb put on (1)

Meaning

to start wearing an item of clothing, a pair of shoes, a piece of jewellery, a pair of glasses, etc.

Synonym

don (formal)

For example

  • put on sth You should put on your coat. It's cold outside.

  • put sth on Just a minute while I put my glasses on. I can't read without them.

Nouns often used as objects with put on (1): shirt, dress, shoes, tie, watch, sunglasses, necklace, ring

Quick Quiz

Before going to the church to get married, Tracy put on

a. her wedding cake

b. her wedding dress

c. her wedding vows
a) her wedding cake b) her wedding dress c) her wedding vows

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Contributor: Matt Errey