寘
place; set up; purchase
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesverb
to place; to put; to lay
literaryOften used in literary or formal contexts. Implies deliberately putting something in a specific location.
Please place the book on the table.
The painter placed the vase in the center of the canvas.
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This item should be placed in a cool, dry place.
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to establish; to set up; to install
Used for establishing systems, equipment, or arrangements.
The school has set up new laboratories.
We need to configure more computers.
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The room is arranged very cozily.
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to buy; to purchase
formalFormal or written usage for acquiring goods or property.
They purchased a new house.
We need to buy some new clothes for the New Year.
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He is purchasing items for the wedding.
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to disregard; to ignore; to abandon
literaryUsed in idioms and formal expressions indicating neglect or abandonment.
He completely ignored this proposal.
To disregard one's personal safety.
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This equipment has been abandoned for many years.