what the meaning of the phrasal verb "put on" and how I can use it (sentence)?

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Hello

"Put on" is a verb used in many different ways.

1. "to add" - "She has put on weight"
2. "to perform" - "He put on a play based off Shakespeare's play"
3. "to wear/don" - "He put on clothes"
4. "to take upon something affectedly" - "He put on a British accent"

There are more meanings to this verb, but I have listed down the common ones.

Thanks

Syed

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The phrasal verb "put on" has three main meanings:
1. Wear: He put on a shirt and pants.
2. Gain weight:  She has put on 10 kilos.
3. Deceive, fool: He claimed to be a friend of a famous rock star, but he was just putting us on.

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