Put towards Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtɔɹdz/, /təˈwɔɹdz
PUT tordz / tuh-WORDZ
pʊt/ /tʊwˈɔːdz
put tu-WAWDZ
Definition
To contribute money or resources for a specific purpose, such as saving for something or helping pay for something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by what the money/resource is for: 'put money towards rent.' Common in financial or fundraising contexts. Not used for physical movement; focus is on financial contribution.
Spanish: destinar a - poner para (dinero)Portuguese (BR): destinar para - colocar em (dinheiro)Portuguese (PT): destinar para - colocar em (dinheiro)Chinese (Simplified): 用于 - 拿来支付Chinese (Traditional): 用於 - 拿來支付Hindi: की ओर लगाना - खर्च करना (पैसे)Arabic: يخصص لـ - يضع نحو (مال)Bengali: অর্থ/টাকা দেওয়া - অবদান রাখাRussian: вносить - откладывать (на что-то)Japanese: 充てる - 出資するVietnamese: đóng góp - dành (cho mục đích gì đó)Korean: 내다 - 보탬이 되다Turkish: katkıda bulunmak - para ayırmakUrdu: رقم دینا - حصہ ڈالناIndonesian: menyumbang - dialokasikan (untuk sesuatu)
Example Sentences
I will put towards $50 for your birthday gift.
basic
She always puts towards part of her salary for savings.
basic
We plan to put towards our tax refund when buying a new car.
basic
Everyone chipped in and put towards fixing the playground.
natural
If we all put towards the cost, it won’t be too expensive for anyone.
natural
He’s been putting towards a new laptop every month from his earnings.
natural