#1 put up v. place so as to be noticed; "post a sign"; "post a warning at the dump". wn #2 put up v. mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance". wn #3 put up v. construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn". wn #4 put up v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage". wn #5 put up v. make available for sale at an auction; "The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction". wn