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place2   Show phonetics
verb
1 place sth in/on, etc to put something somewhere carefully
She placed a large dish in front of me.

2 [T] to cause someone to be in a situation
One stupid action has placed us all at risk.

3 can't place sb to not be able to remember who someone is or where you have met them
I recognize her face, but I can't quite place her.

4 place an advertisement/bet/order, etc to arrange to have an advertisement, bet, order, etc

5 place emphasis/importance, etc on sth to give something emphasis, importance, etc
They place a lot of importance on qualifications.

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