were to put / put (subj.)
verb/puˈzɛsɨ/medium
pu·ses·se
Definition
Form 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.
She asked that I put the book on the shelf.
If he were to put more effort into it, he would succeed.
Common collocations
if I were to putthat he/she put
Etymology
Forma verbal do verbo 'pôr', do latim 'ponere'. Conjuntivo imperfeito, 1ª ou 3ª pessoa do singular.