put someone wise

put some·one wise

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Definitions of put someone wise words

adjective put someone wise having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. 1
adjective put someone wise characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. 1
adjective put someone wise possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite: wise in the law. 1
adjective put someone wise having knowledge or information as to facts, circumstances, etc.: We are wiser for their explanations. 1
adjective put someone wise Slang. informed; in the know: You're wise, so why not give us the low-down? 1
adjective put someone wise Archaic. having knowledge of magic or witchcraft. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English (adj.), Old English wīs; cognate with Dutch wijs, German weise, Old Norse vīss, Gothic -weis; akin to wit1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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