Put up

Meaning

I finally printed that photo of us from our trip to the beach.

That brings back such wonderful memories of our anniversary.

Let’s put it up on this wall.

I couldn't think of a better spot.

I tried to give the dog a bath, but he really put up a fight.

Is that why the bathroom is flooded and you’re soaking wet?

Yes, he refused to get in the tub until I promised him a steak.

Next time, just give him the steak first.

"Put up" is an intransitive, transitive, and separable phrasal verb. Let’s go over the grammatical types associated with this phrasal verb.

Intransitive - An intransitive phrasal verb does not take a direct object and stands alone in meaning.
Structure: "Subject + Verb + Particle"
Example 1: We decided to put up at a small hotel near the station.
Example 2: The travelers put up at an inn for the night because of the storm.
Example 3: Where do you plan to put up when you visit London?
Transitive - A transitive phrasal verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
Structure: "Verb + Particle + Object"
Example 1: The city decided to put up a new statue in the park.
Example 2: Please put up your hand if you have a question.
Example 3: The scouts helped to put up the tents before the rain started.
Separable - A separable phrasal verb allows the object to appear between the verb and particle or after the particle.
Structure: "Verb + Object + Particle"
Example 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
Example 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
Example 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.

Related Words: Accommodate, build, construct, display, erect, house, increase, raise.