PLACES Synonyms
There are 84 hypernyms of the word places. (close relations)
Definition of PLACES
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spots | nounn | |||||||
noun • spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens | ||||||||
areas | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) • a subject of study • a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve • a particular environment or walk of life • a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function • the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | ||||||||
localities | nounn | |||||||
noun • a surrounding or nearby region | ||||||||
locations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a point or extent in space; a point or extent in space • the act of putting something in a certain place • a determination of the place where something is • a workplace away from a studio at which some or all of a movie may be made | ||||||||
positions | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the particular portion of space occupied by something • a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the arrangement of the body and its limbs • the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society • a job in an organization • the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated • the appropriate or customary location • (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player • the act of putting something in a certain place • a condition or position in which you find yourself • a rationalized mental attitude • an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute • an item on a list or in a sequence • the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another • the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom verb • cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation • put into a certain place or abstract location | ||||||||
regions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the extended spatial location of something • a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve • a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth • the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of') • a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about | ||||||||
settings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the context and environment in which something is set • the state of the environment in which a situation exists • arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted • the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event • the physical position of something • a table service for one person • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place | ||||||||
sites | nounn | |||||||
noun • the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located) • physical position in relation to the surroundings • a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web verb • assign a location to | ||||||||
territories | nounn | |||||||
noun • a region marked off for administrative or other purposes • an area of knowledge or interest • the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state | ||||||||
venues | nounn | |||||||
noun • the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) • in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held | ||||||||
position | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the particular portion of space occupied by something • a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the arrangement of the body and its limbs • the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society • a job in an organization • the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated • the appropriate or customary location • (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player • the act of putting something in a certain place • a condition or position in which you find yourself • a rationalized mental attitude • an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute • an item on a list or in a sequence • the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another • the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom verb • cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation • put into a certain place or abstract location | ||||||||
put | verbv | |||||||
noun • the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation • formulate in a particular style or language • attribute or give • make an investment • estimate • cause (someone) to undergo something • adapt • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
lay | verbv | |||||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin adjective satellite • characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy • not of or from a profession verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • put in a horizontal position • prepare or position for action or operation • lay eggs • impose as a duty, burden, or punishment | ||||||||
localise | verbv | |||||||
verb • identify the location or place of • concentrate on a particular place or spot • restrict something to a particular area • locate | ||||||||
localize | verbv | |||||||
verb • identify the location or place of • concentrate on a particular place or spot • restrict something to a particular area • locate | ||||||||
piazza | nounn | |||||||
noun • a public square with room for pedestrians | ||||||||
plaza | nounn | |||||||
noun • a public square with room for pedestrians • mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | ||||||||
post | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand • United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935) • military installation at which a body of troops is stationed • United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) • a job in an organization • United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) • an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position • any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered • a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) • A message on a social media website • the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office • the delivery and collection of letters and packages verb • affix in a public place or for public notice • publicize with, or as if with, a poster • assign to a post; put into a post • assign to a station • display, as of records in sports games • enter on a public list • transfer (entries) from one account book to another • ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait • mark with a stake • place so as to be noticed • cause to be directed or transmitted to another place • mark or expose as infamous • To post a message on a social media website | ||||||||
seat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on • furniture that is designed for sitting on • any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit) • a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised) • the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based • the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body • a part of a machine that supports or guides another part • the cloth covering for the buttocks verb • show to a seat; assign a seat for • be able to seat • place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position • put a seat on a chair • provide with seats • place or attach firmly in or on a base • place in or on a seat | ||||||||