Phrase guide

put before

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To treat (someone or something) as more important than (someone or something else).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I'd never put your brother before you.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To display a proposal or idea to (someone) to be considered.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I'd like to put my proposal before the committee.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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