Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-into-perspective
phrase
/pʊt.ɪn.təˈpɜːr.spek.tɪv/
Definition
To provide context or a broader understanding to a situation, concept, or viewpoint.
Examples
- When discussing her achievements, it’s important to put them into perspective by considering her challenges.
- His comments about the project helped put into perspective the resource constraints we were facing.
- After hearing the news, she took a moment to put everything into perspective before reacting.
Meaning
To help someone understand the significance of something by comparing it to something else or to illustrate a viewpoint more clearly.
Synonyms
- Contextualize
- Clarify
- Reframe
- Illustrate
- Assess
