Guide 79 / 200 5 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “put”
Five precise verbs for "put."
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Put" is dead-weight in documents — it barely describes the action. "Place" is neutral; "position" adds intent; "install" and "deploy" have operational meaning. Pick the one that says what you actually mean.
ii · The swaps5 ways
- 01Place neutral
everyday placement
Place the signs at each entrance.
- 02Position neutral
deliberate arrangement
Position the banner at the top of the page.
- 03Install neutral
fix in place for use
Install the new router on Thursday.
- 04Deploy formal
release or station for operation
Deploy the patch overnight.
- 05Submit neutral
put forward for review
Submit the draft to legal by noon.