place (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 32 senses of the word *place*:
NOUN	location	place, topographic point, spot	a point located with respect to surface features of some region
location	place, property	any area set aside for a particular purpose
cognition	place	an abstract mental location
location	place	a general vicinity
act	place, stead, position, lieu	the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
state	place, shoes	a particular situation
location	place, home	where you live at a particular time
act	place, position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, situation	a job in an organization
location	place, position	the particular portion of space occupied by something
state	place, station	proper or designated social situation
location	place, seat	a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
communication	place	the passage that is being read
state	place	proper or appropriate position or location
location	place, plaza, piazza	a public square with room for pedestrians
communication	place, position	an item on a list or in a sequence
communication	place, space, blank space	a blank area
VERB	contact	place, put, set, pose, position, lay	put into a certain place or abstract location
social	place	place somebody in a particular situation or location
cognition	place, rate, rank, range, order, grade	assign a rank or rating to
possession	place, locate, site	assign a location to
communication	place	to arrange for
cognition	place, come in, come out	take a place in a competition
competition	place, target, aim, direct, point	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal / goal
cognition	place, identify	recognize as being
social	place	assign to (a job or a home)
creation	place, set, localize, localise	locate
cognition	place, put, set	estimate
stative	place, localize, localise	identify the location or place of
possession	place, invest, put, commit	make an investment
competition	place, station, post, send	assign to a station / station
competition	place	finish second or better in a horse or dog race
communication	place	sing a note with the correct pitch

place > pronunciation
Sounds	pley's
Rhymes	ace / ACE ... workplace: 67 rhymes with eys...

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 1, location
Meaning	A point located with respect to surface features of some region.
Example	"this is a nice place for a picnic"
Synonyms	topographic point, spot
Narrower	birthplace, place of birth	The place where someone was born
	end	One of two places from which people are communicating to each other
	grave, tomb	A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
	hiding place	A place suitable for hiding / hiding something (such as yourself)
	high, heights	A high place
	hole-in-the-wall	A small unpretentious out-of-the-way place
	holy place, sanctum, holy	A sacred place of pilgrimage
	junction	The place where two or more things come together
	mecca	A place that attracts many visitors
	nesting place	A place suitable for nesting
	overlook	A high place affording a good view
	peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit	The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
	polling place, polling station	A place where voters go to cast their votes in an election
	pool, puddle	Something resembling a pool of liquid / liquid
	rendezvous	A place where people meet
	scour	A place that is scoured (especially by running water)
	service area	place on a highway providing garage services and eating and toilet facilities
	showplace	A place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty
	solitude	A solitary place
	stop	A spot where something halts or pauses
	target, target area	The location of the target that is to be hit
	zone	A locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
Broader	point	The precise location of something
Spanish	lugar, paraje, punto, sitio
Catalan	indret, lloc, paratge
Verbs	place	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal / goal
	place	put into a certain place or abstract location
	place	locate

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 2, location
Meaning	Any area set aside for a particular purpose.
Example	"who owns this place?"
Synonym	property
Narrower	boatyard	A place where boats are built or maintained or stored
	center, centre	A place where some particular activity is concentrated
	colony	A place where a group of people with the same interest or occupation are concentrated
	hatchery	A place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs)
	sanctuary	A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
Broader	geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region	A demarcated area of the Earth
Spanish	lugar, parcela, propiedad, terreno
Catalan	lloc, parcel·la, propietat, terreny
Verbs	place	assign a location to

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 3, cognition
Meaning	An abstract mental location.
Examples	"he has a special place in my thoughts" "a place in my heart" "a political system with no place for the less prominent groups"
Narrower	level, layer, stratum	An abstract place usually conceived as having depth
Broader	cognition, knowledge, noesis	The psychological result of perception / perception and learning and reasoning
Spanish	espacio, lugar, sitio
Verbs	place	place somebody in a particular situation or location

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 4, location
Meaning	A general vicinity.
Example	"He comes from a place near Chicago"
Broader	vicinity, locality, neighborhood, neighbourhood, neck of the woods	A surrounding or nearby region

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 5, act
Meaning	The post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another.
Example	"took his place"
Synonyms	stead, position, lieu
Narrower	behalf	As the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of"rather than "in behalf of")
Broader	function, office, part, role	The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Spanish	lugar, posición, puesto, sitio
Catalan	lloc, posició

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 6, state
Meaning	A particular situation.
Example	"If you were in my place what would you do?"
Synonym	shoes
Broader	situation, position	A condition or position in which you find yourself
Spanish	lugar
Verbs	place	place somebody in a particular situation or location

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 7, location
Meaning	Where you live at a particular time.
Example	"your place or mine?"
Synonym	home
Narrower	home away from home, home from home	A place where you are just as comfortable and content as if you were home
Broader	residence, abode	Any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Spanish	casa
Catalan	casa
Verbs	place	assign to (a job or a home)

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 8, act
Meaning	A job in an organization.
Synonyms	position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, situation
Narrower	academicianship	The position of member of an honorary academy / academy / academy / academy
	accountantship	The position of accountant
	admiralty	The office of admiral
	ambassadorship	The post of ambassador
	apostleship	The position of apostle
	apprenticeship	The position of apprentice
	associateship	The position of associate (as in an office or academy / academy / academy / academy)
	attorneyship	The position of attorney
	bailiffship	The office of bailiff
	baronetage	The state of a baronet
	bishopry, episcopate	The office and dignity of a bishop
	cadetship	The position of cadet
	caliphate	The office of a caliph
	captainship, captaincy	The post of captain / captain / captain / captain / captain
	cardinalship, cardinalate	The office of cardinal
	chairmanship	The position of chairman
	chancellorship	The office of chancellor
	chaplaincy, chaplainship	The position of chaplain
	chieftaincy, chieftainship	The position of chieftain
	clerkship	The job of clerk
	commandership, commandery	The position or office of commander
	comptrollership	The position of comptroller
	consulship	The post of consul
	controllership	The position of controller
	councillorship, councilorship	The position of council member
	counselorship, counsellorship	The position of counselor / counselor / counselor
	curacy	The position of a curate
	curatorship	The position of curator
	custodianship	The position of custodian
	deanship, deanery	The position or office of a dean
	directorship	The position of a director / director of a business concern
	discipleship	The position of disciple
	editorship	The position of editor
	eldership	The office of elder
	emirate	The office of an emir
	fatherhood	The status of a father / father / father
	fatherhood	The status of a religious leader
	foremanship	The position of foreman
	generalship, generalcy	The office and authority of a general
	governorship	The office of governor
	headship	The position of head
	headship	The position of headmaster or headmistress
	hot seat	A difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism
	incumbency	The office of an incumbent
	inspectorship	The office of inspector
	instructorship	The position of instructor
	internship	The position of a medical intern
	judgeship, judicature	The position of judge
	khanate	The position of a khan
	lectureship	The post of lecturer
	legation, legateship	The post or office of legate
	legislatorship	The office of legislator
	librarianship	The position of librarian
	lieutenancy	The position of a lieutenant / lieutenant / lieutenant
	magistracy, magistrature	The position of magistrate
	managership	The position of manager / manager
	manhood	The status / status of being a man
	marshalship	The post of marshall
	mastership	The position of master / master
	mayoralty	The position of mayor
	messiahship	The position of messiah
	moderatorship	The position of moderator
	overlordship	The position of overlord
	pastorship, pastorate	The position of pastor
peasanthood	The state of being a peasant / peasant
plum	A highly desirable position or assignment
praetorship	The office of praetor
precentorship	The position of precentor
preceptorship	The position of preceptor
prefecture	The office of prefect
prelacy, prelature	The office or station of a prelate
premiership	The office of premier / premier
presidency, presidentship	The office and function of president
primateship	The office of primate
principalship	The post of principal
priorship	The office of prior
proconsulship, proconsulate	The position of proconsul
proctorship	The position of proctor
professorship, chair	The position of professor
protectorship	The position of protector
public office	A position concerning the people as a whole
rabbinate	The office or function of a rabbi
receivership	The office of a receiver
rectorship, rectorate	The office or station of a rector
regency	The office of a regent
residency	The position of physician who is receiving special / special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)
rulership	The position of ruler
sainthood	The status and dignity of a saint
secretaryship	The position of secretary / secretary
seigniory, seigneury, feudal lordship	The position and authority of a feudal lord
senatorship	The office of senator
sinecure	An office that involves minimal duties
solicitorship	The position of solicitor
speakership	The position of Speaker
stewardship	The position of steward / steward / steward / steward
studentship	The position of student
teachership	The position of teacher
thaneship	The position of thane / thane
throne	The position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
treasurership	The position of treasurer
tribuneship	The position of tribune
trusteeship	The position of trustee
vice-presidency	The office and function of a vice president
viceroyship	The position of viceroy
viziership	The position of vizier
wardenship	The position of warden
wardership	The position of warder
womanhood	The status of a woman
Broader	occupation, business, job, line of work, line	The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
Spanish	cargo, lugar, oficina, posición, puesto
Catalan	càrrec, lloc, oficina, posició, situació
Verbs	place	assign to a station / station
	place	assign a location to
	place	assign to (a job or a home)

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 9, location
Meaning	The particular portion of space occupied by something.
Example	"he put the lamp back in its place"
Synonym	position
Attributes	left	Being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
Attributes	right	Being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
Narrower	anomaly	(astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
	back, rear	The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
	front	The part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer
	half-mast, half-staff	A position some distance below the top of a mast / mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
	juxtaposition	A side-by-side position
	landmark	The position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
	lead	(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
	left	location near or direction toward the left side
	lie	Position or manner in which something is situated
	pitch	A vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)
	pole position	The most favorable position at the start of a race
	polls	The place where people vote
	post, station	The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
	pride of place	The first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place
	right	location near or direction toward the right side
	setting	The physical position of something
	site, situation	Physical position in relation to the surroundings
	stand	The position where a thing or person stands
	station	(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
	vantage	place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
	wing	(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
Broader	point	The precise location of something
Spanish	lugar, posición, puesto, sitio
Catalan	lloc, posició
Verbs	place	put into a certain place or abstract location

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 10, state
Meaning	Proper or designated social situation.
Example	"he overstepped his place"
Synonym	station
Narrower	niche	A position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
Broader	social station, social status, social rank, rank	Position in a social hierarchy
Spanish	condición, posición, puesto
Catalan	condició, posició

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 11, location
Meaning	A space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane).
Example	"he sat in someone else's place"
Synonym	seat
Category	airplane, aeroplane, plane	An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
Category	dramaturgy, dramatic art, dramatics, theater, theatre	The art of writing and producing plays
Narrower	perch	An elevated place serving as a seat
Broader	space	An area reserved for some particular purpose
Spanish	asiento, localidad, plaza
Catalan	localitat, plaça, seient

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 12, communication
Meaning	The passage that is being read.
Example	"he lost his place on the page"
Broader	passage	A section of text

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 13, state
Meaning	Proper or appropriate position or location.
Example	"a woman's place is no longer in the kitchen"
Broader	condition, status	A state at a particular time
Spanish	lugar
Verbs	place	place somebody in a particular situation or location

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 14, location
Meaning	A public square with room for pedestrians.
Example	"Grosvenor Place"
Synonyms	plaza, piazza
Broader	public square, square	An open area at the meeting of two or more streets
Spanish	plaza
Catalan	plaça

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 15, communication
Meaning	An item on a list or in a sequence.
Example	"in the second place"
Synonym	position
Narrower	postposition	(linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached)
Narrower	preposition	(linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached)
Broader	item, point	A distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
Spanish	lugar, posición, puesto
Verbs	place	assign a rank or rating to
	place	take a place in a competition
	place	finish second or better in a horse or dog race

English > *place*: 32 senses > noun 16, communication
Meaning	A blank area.
Synonyms	space, blank space
Part of	form	A printed document with spaces in which to write
Narrower	indentation, indention, indent, indenture	The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
Narrower	margin	The blank space that surrounds the text on a page
Broader	area, expanse, surface area	The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Spanish	blanco, espacio en blanco
Catalan	blanc, espai en blanc
Verbs	place	put into a certain place or abstract location

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaning	Put into a certain place or abstract location.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something PP
Model	They place the bags on the table
Example	"Place emphasis on a certain point"
Synonyms	put, set, pose, position, lay
Narrower	appose	place side by side or in close proximity
	arrange, set up	put into a proper or systematic order
	barrel	put in barrels / barrels
	bed	put to bed
	bottle	put into bottles
	bucket	put into a bucket
	butt	place end to end without overlapping
	clap	put quickly or forcibly
	cock	Set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
	coffin	place into a coffin
	cram	put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled
	dispose	Place or put in a particular order
	docket	place on the docket for legal action
	emplace	put into place or position
	emplace	Provide a new emplacement for guns
	ensconce, settle	Fix firmly
	glycerolize, glycerolise	place in glycerol
	ground	place or put on the ground
	imbricate	place so as to overlap
	insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, introduce	introduce
	install, instal, put in, set up	Set up for use
	intersperse	place at intervals in or among
	jar	place in a cylindrical vessel
	juxtapose	place side by side
	ladle	put (a liquid / liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
	lay, put down, repose	put in a horizontal position
	lean	Cause to lean or incline
	load	put (something) on a structure or conveyance
	marshal	place in proper rank
	middle	put in the middle / middle
	misplace	place or position wrongly
	nestle, snuggle	Position comfortably
	parallelize	place parallel to one another
	park	place temporarily
	perch	Cause to perch or sit
	pigeonhole	place into a small compartment
	pile	place or lay as if in a pile
	pillow, rest	rest on or as if on a pillow
	plant, set	put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
	plant	place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe / observe or deceive
	poise	Cause to be balanced or suspended
	position	Cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
	postpose	place after another constituent in the sentence
	prepose	place before another constituent in the sentence
	rack up	place in a rack / rack
	recess	put into a recess
	recline	Cause to recline
	replace, put back	put something back where it belongs
	repose	To put something (eg trust) in something
	reposition	place into another position
	rest	put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
	seat, sit, sit down	show to a seat / seat / seat
	seat	Place or attach firmly in or on a base
	seat	Place in or on a seat
	set	put into a position that will restore a normal state
	set down	put or settle into a position
	set down, put down, place down	Cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
	settle, settle down	Settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
	shelve	place on a shelf
	ship	place on board a ship
	sign	place signs, as along a road
	siphon	Move a liquid / liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
	situate, fix, posit, deposit	put (something somewhere) firmly
	sow, seed	place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
space	place at intervals
stand, stand up, place upright	put into an upright position
step	place (a ship's mast) in its step
stratify	form, arrange, or deposit in layers
superimpose, superpose, lay over	place on top of
superpose	place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
tee, tee up	place on a tee
throw, thrust	place or put with great energy
throw	To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
trench	Set, plant, or bury in a trench
underlay	put (something) under or beneath
upend	set, turn, or stand on end
Broader	move, displace	Cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Spanish	colocar, dejar, depositar, poner, posar, posicionar, situar, ubicar
Catalan	depositar, posar, posicionar, situar, ubicar
Nouns	place	a blank area
	place	a point located with respect to surface features of some region
	place	the particular portion of space occupied by something
	placement	the spatial property of the way in which something is placed

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 2, social
Meaning	place somebody in a particular situation or location.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody PP
Example	"he was placed on probation"
Broader	delegate, designate, depute, assign	Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Nouns	place	an abstract mental location
	place	a particular situation
	place	proper or appropriate position or location

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 3, cognition
Meaning	Assign a rank or rating to.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	rate, rank, range, order, grade
Narrower	downgrade	Rate lower
	prioritize, prioritise	Assign a priority to
	reorder	Assign a new order to
	seed	Distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
	sequence	Arrange in a sequence
	shortlist	put someone or something on a short list
	subordinate	rank or order as less important or consider of less value
	superordinate	place in a superior order or rank
	upgrade	Rate higher
Broader	evaluate, pass judgment, judge	form a critical opinion of
Spanish	clasificarse, clasificar, graduar, ordenar, tasar, valorar
Catalan	classificar-se, classificar, graduar, ordenar, taxar, valorar
Nouns	place	an item on a list or in a sequence

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 4, possession
Meaning	Assign a location to.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonyms	locate, site
Broader	station, post, send, place	Assign to a station / station
Spanish	depositar, enclavar, ubicar
Catalan	depositar, ubicar
Nouns	place	a job in an organization
	place	any area set aside for a particular purpose
	placement	the spatial property of the way in which something is placed

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 5, communication
Meaning	To arrange for.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Examples	"place a phone call" "place a bet"
Broader	order	make a request for something
Spanish	poner

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 6, cognition
Meaning	Take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal.
Pattern	Something ----s Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s Adjective
Synonyms	come in, come out
Broader	rank	Take or have a position relative to others
Spanish	figurar
Nouns	place	an item on a list or in a sequence

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 7, competition
Meaning	Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal / goal.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	target, aim, direct, point
Narrower	address	direct a question at someone
Narrower	range in, home in, zero in	direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids
Broader	aim, take, train, take aim, direct	Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Spanish	apuntar, dirigir
Catalan	apuntar, dirigir
Nouns	place	a point located with respect to surface features of some region

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 8, cognition
Meaning	recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonym	identify
Narrower	distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart	mark as different
Broader	determine, set	Fix conclusively or authoritatively
Spanish	identificar
Catalan	identificar

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 9, social
Meaning	Assign to (a job or a home) .
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody PP
Broader	delegate, designate, depute, assign	Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Spanish	asignar, colocar, contratar
Nouns	place	a job in an organization
Nouns	place	where you live at a particular time

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 10, creation
Meaning	Locate.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something PP
Synonyms	set, localize, localise
Broader	stage, present, represent	Perform (a play) , especially on a stage
Spanish	localizarse, situarse
Nouns	place	a point located with respect to surface features of some region
Nouns	placement	the spatial property of the way in which something is placed

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 11, cognition
Meaning	Estimate.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonyms	put, set
Broader	estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge	judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 12, stative
Meaning	identify the location or place of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonyms	localize, localise
Broader	situate, locate	Determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
Spanish	localizar
Nouns	placement	the spatial property of the way in which something is placed

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 13, possession
Meaning	make an investment.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonyms	invest, put, commit
Narrower	buy into	buy stocks or shares of a company
	fund	invest money in government securities
	roll over	Re-invest (a previous investment) into a similar fund or security
	shelter	invest (money) so that it is not taxable
	speculate, job	invest at a risk
	tie up	invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes
Broader	spend, expend, drop	pay out
Opposite	divest, disinvest	Reduce or dispose of
Spanish	colocar, invertir, investir
Catalan	invertir, investir

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 14, competition
Meaning	Assign to a station / station.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody PP
Synonyms	station, post, send
Narrower	fort	station (troops / troops) in a fort / fort
	garrison	station (troops) in a fort / fort or garrison
	locate, place, site	Assign a location to
Broader	move, displace	Cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Spanish	apostar, colocar, situar
Catalan	apostar, col·locar, situar
Nouns	place	a job in an organization

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 15, competition
Meaning	Finish second or better in a horse or dog race.
Pattern	Something ----s
Example	"he bet $2 on number six to place"
Broader	race, run	compete in a race
Spanish	apostar
Nouns	place	an item on a list or in a sequence

English > *place*: 32 senses > verb 16, communication
Meaning	sing a note with the correct pitch.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Broader	sing	produce tones with the voice
Spanish	poner

HyperDic: place