put
Latinthink, consider, reckon
About This Root
From Latin putāre (to think, reckon, prune). The thinking sense produces compute (reckon together), dispute (think apart, disagree), reputation (what is reckoned about someone), and putative (thought to be). Deputy means one 'assigned to think for' another. The pruning sense appears in amputate (cut around).
Associated Words · 14
computer
To use a computer; A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one...
reputation
The general opinion people have about someone or something
deputy
A person who acts on behalf of or assists a superior
dispute
A disagreement or argument (n.); to argue against or question something (v.)
compute
To calculate or process data mathematically
computation
The process or result of mathematical calculation
putative
Generally assumed to be the case; supposed
amputate
To surgically remove a limb or body part
repute
Reputation or good standing; to consider or regard as
impute
To attribute fault or responsibility to someone or something
imputation
The act of attributing blame or wrongdoing to someone
depute
To appoint someone as a deputy; to delegate a task
undisputable
Not open to question; obviously true
reputed
Generally believed or supposed to be something