1. (v. t.) To lay up in store; to deposit for safe keeping; to stow; to place; to put.
2. (v. t.) To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength in some occupation.
3. (v. t.) To expend, as money.
4. (v. t.) To give or confer; to impart; -- with on or upon.
5. (v. t.) To give in marriage.
6. (v. t.) To demean; to conduct; to behave; -- followed by a reflexive pronoun.
Thesaurus Entries
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