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were to put / put (subj.)
verbgeneral usecommon/puˈzɛsɨ/pu·ses·se
Definition
1Form of the imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'to put', corresponding to the 1st or 3rd person singular. Expresses a hypothetical, doubtful, desired, or dependent action in the past.
Usage examples
“She asked that I put the book on the shelf.”
“If he were to put more effort into it, he would succeed.”
Common combinations
if I were to putthat he/she put