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Place

noun

A point located with respect to surface features of some region. Synonyms: spot, topographic point. "A bright spot on a planet"

Any area set aside for a particular purpose. Synonym: property. "The president was concerned about the property across from the White House"

An abstract mental location. "A place in my heart" , "A political system with no place for the less prominent groups"

A general vicinity.

The post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another. Synonyms: lieu, position, stead. "Took his place" , "In lieu of"

A particular situation. Synonym: shoes.

Where you live at a particular time. Synonym: home. "He doesn't have a home to go to" , "Your place or mine?"

A job in an organization. Synonyms: berth, billet, office, position, post, situation, spot.

The particular portion of space occupied by something. Synonym: position.

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Proper or designated social situation. Synonym: station. "The responsibilities of a man in his station" , "Married above her station"

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A space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane). Synonym: seat. "He sat in someone else's place"

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The passage that is being read.

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Proper or appropriate position or location.

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A public square with room for pedestrians. Synonyms: piazza, plaza. "Grosvenor Place"

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An item on a list or in a sequence. Synonym: position. "Moved from third to fifth position"

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A blank area. Synonyms: blank space, space.

verb

(past & past part. placed; pres. part. placing)

Put into a certain place or abstract location. Synonyms: lay, pose, position, put, set. "Set the tray down" , "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children" , "Place emphasis on a certain point"

Place somebody in a particular situation or location.

Assign a rank or rating to. Synonyms: grade, order, range, rank, rate. "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

Assign a location to. Synonyms: locate, site.

To arrange for. "Place a bet"

Take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal. Synonyms: come in, come out.

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. Synonyms: aim, direct, point, target. "Criticism directed at her superior" , "Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

Recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something. Synonym: identify.

Assign to (a job or a home).

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Locate. Synonyms: localise, localize, set.

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Estimate. Synonyms: put, set.

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Identify the location or place of. Synonyms: localise, localize.

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Make an investment. Synonyms: commit, invest, put.

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Assign to a station. Synonyms: post, send, station.