adj
Meaning 1
disturbed; upset
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
put about
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verb
Meaning 2
To change direction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: nautical, transport
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verb
Meaning 3
To circulate, spread or disseminate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- to put about a rumour
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: разпространявам (razprostranjavam) — to circulate a rumor
- Irish: scaip — to circulate a rumor
- Italian: mettere in giro — to circulate a rumor