phrasal verb
- to dress oneself in (clothing or accessories)
- to cause to be worn or used; to apply
- to pretend or feign (an emotion, accent, or manner)
Usage: often implies insincerity
Examples
- She put on her coat before leaving the house.
- He put on a brave face even though he was nervous.
- The theater put on a wonderful production of the classic play.
- I put on sunscreen before going to the beach.
- He put on ten pounds over the winter.
- She put on an accent to make the children laugh.
- They put on a concert for the community.