Phrase guide

put something into perspective

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • You can put your worries into perspective when you realise how many people in the world are so much worse off than you.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Amharic: ማነፃፀር (manäṣ́aṣ́är) — to compare with something similar
  • Amharic: አንፃራዊ (ʾänṣ́arawi) — to compare with something similar
  • Danish: perspektivere — to compare with something similar
  • Finnish: suhteuttaa — to compare with something similar
  • Finnish: asettaa mittasuhteisiin — to compare with something similar
  • French: mettre en perspective — to compare with something similar
  • French: remettre en perspective — to compare with something similar
  • Persian: به چیزی واقع بینانه نگاه کردن — to compare with something similar