Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-up-to
phrasal verb
/ˈpʊt ʌp tuː/
Definition
To encourage or provoke someone to do something, often in a way that suggests they may not have done it on their own.
Examples
- She was put up to telling that secret by her friends.
- He admitted he was put up to the prank by his brother.
Meaning
The phrase ‘put-up-to’ refers to the act of persuading or prompting someone to take a specific action, particularly in a mischievous or dubious context.
Synonyms
- Encourage
- Provoke
- Urge
- Instigate
