Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-about
verb
/pʊt əˈbaʊt/
Definition
To spread news or rumors; to circulate information, often in a casual or informal manner.
Examples
- She put-about the news of her promotion at the office during lunch.
- Rumors were put-about concerning the upcoming project changes.
Meaning
The phrase ‘put-about’ generally refers to the act of disseminating certain information or ideas, whether true or false, among a group of people.
Synonyms
- circulate
- spread
- disseminate
- propagate
