1. Place so as to be noticed
   "put up a sign";
   - post
    
2. Present or mount (resistance, opposition, defence, etc.)
   "put up a good fight";
   - provide, offer
    
3. Construct, build
   "put up a barn";
   - raise, erect, rear, set up
    
4. Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
   "She had to put up with her neighbour's loud music";
   - digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer
    
5. Make available for sale at an auction
   "The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction"
    
6. Provide someone with accommodation
   "The immigrants were put up in a new development outside the town";
   - house, domiciliate [rare]
    
7. Provide
   "The city has to put up half the required amount"
    
8. Propose as a candidate for some honour
   "The committee put up her for the prestigious award";
   - nominate, put forward
    
9. Furnish what is needed or desired
   "The charity puts up food for the homeless";
   - provide, supply, cater

1. Planned secretly
   "it was a put-up job"

Derived forms: putting up, puts up, put up

See also: planned, position

Type of: allow, build, construct, countenance, engage, give, instal [Brit], install, let, make, nominate, offer, pay, permit, propose, put in, set up, shelter, wage