put toward

put (something) toward (something)

1. To earmark or use money for a portion of a debt or bill. I'm putting all of the money I make at my part-time job toward buying a new car.

2. To do or expend something in an attempt to achieve some goal or outcome. I failed my audition because I didn't put enough time toward learning the dance routine.

put toward

To provide or secure something to obtain something else or to serve some purpose: We've put $500 toward a new car. I put my efforts toward improving my grades.

See also: put, toward

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

for a while
be pushed for money
be pressed for money
be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
color of someone's money, see the
funny money
blood money
come into (some) money
come into money
be (right) on the money

References in classic literature

Five minutes after, the commander called the second lieutenant, who returned immediately, ordering the head to be put towards Corunna.

The Man in the Iron Mask

In addition to extra prize money already put toward the overall purse for the Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models and BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds, Kellie will be selling position sponsorships to add more bonuses for the drivers.

Diane Bennett Memorial Race added to 2019 Macon Speedway schedule

The project is funded through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to be put toward the Clinton Housing Authority.

Low-flow toilets coming to Clinton

The monies were put toward SPE Europe's operational expenses.

Europe member surcharge dropped

A practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1981, Blackman plans to send all of the proceeds of his operation to the Dalai Lama, with a note recommending that the money be put toward helping Tibetan refugee women and children.

New Jersey tomatoes help Tibet

Students have requested any savings be put toward winterizing the older units.--A.M.

Hit 'em where it really counts

Department of Housing and Urban Development gives states and municipalities money to distribute to low- and moderate-income families to put toward their down payment or dosing costs.

Good news for first-timers: across the nation, home buying programs help families five their dreams

According to a spokesman for the Department of Corrections, those earnings are put toward the inmates' room, board and transportation.

Chain gang construction at Wal-Mart

Under the terms of the 1997 agreement, the provincial government is committed to provide half of the funding, of which $6.5 million has been put toward planning and design.

Sioux Lookout health centre to have big impact on local and regional economies

In June 1917, the Signal Corps, which at the time controlled the Army air arm, won an appropriation of $640 million to be put toward aviation.

The Birth of Military Aviation Research

In addition, California Department of Fish and Game has been given substantial funding to put toward the recovery effort.

NEWS UPDATE

The sale will generate gross proceeds in excess of $300 million, which Hoechst will put toward its Celanese AG spin-off that was expected to take place in October.

3M To Buy-Out Hoechst In 'Dyneon' Joint Venture

Position sponsors are available for $10 and up and there is no limit on how much money can be put toward a certain finishing position.

Diane Bennett Memorial Race added to 2019 Macon Speedway schedule

词组	put toward
释义	put toward put (something) toward (something) 1. To earmark or use money for a portion of a debt or bill. I'm putting all of the money I make at my part-time job toward buying a new car. 2. To do or expend something in an attempt to achieve some goal or outcome. I failed my audition because I didn't put enough time toward learning the dance routine. See also: put, toward Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. put toward v. To provide or secure something to obtain something else or to serve some purpose: We've put $500 toward a new car. I put my efforts toward improving my grades. See also: put, toward The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: for a while be pushed for money be pressed for money be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc. color of someone's money, see the funny money blood money come into (some) money come into money be (right) on the money References in classic literature Five minutes after, the commander called the second lieutenant, who returned immediately, ordering the head to be put towards Corunna. The Man in the Iron Mask In addition to extra prize money already put toward the overall purse for the Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models and BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds, Kellie will be selling position sponsorships to add more bonuses for the drivers. Diane Bennett Memorial Race added to 2019 Macon Speedway schedule The project is funded through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to be put toward the Clinton Housing Authority. Low-flow toilets coming to Clinton The monies were put toward SPE Europe's operational expenses. Europe member surcharge dropped A practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1981, Blackman plans to send all of the proceeds of his operation to the Dalai Lama, with a note recommending that the money be put toward helping Tibetan refugee women and children. New Jersey tomatoes help Tibet Students have requested any savings be put toward winterizing the older units.--A.M. Hit 'em where it really counts Department of Housing and Urban Development gives states and municipalities money to distribute to low- and moderate-income families to put toward their down payment or dosing costs. Good news for first-timers: across the nation, home buying programs help families five their dreams According to a spokesman for the Department of Corrections, those earnings are put toward the inmates' room, board and transportation. Chain gang construction at Wal-Mart Under the terms of the 1997 agreement, the provincial government is committed to provide half of the funding, of which $6.5 million has been put toward planning and design. Sioux Lookout health centre to have big impact on local and regional economies In June 1917, the Signal Corps, which at the time controlled the Army air arm, won an appropriation of $640 million to be put toward aviation. The Birth of Military Aviation Research In addition, California Department of Fish and Game has been given substantial funding to put toward the recovery effort. NEWS UPDATE The sale will generate gross proceeds in excess of $300 million, which Hoechst will put toward its Celanese AG spin-off that was expected to take place in October. 3M To Buy-Out Hoechst In 'Dyneon' Joint Venture Position sponsors are available for $10 and up and there is no limit on how much money can be put toward a certain finishing position. Diane Bennett Memorial Race added to 2019 Macon Speedway schedule
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