put into a certain place: "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the mising children"; also with abstract objects and locations: "Place emphasis on a certain point"
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rest
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying; "Rest your head on my shoulder"
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soak
submerge in a liquid; "I soaked in the hot tub for an hour"
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give
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?" "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"