put into perspective — to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊt ˈɪntuː pərˈspektɪv/
Example Sentences
- Getting a speeding ticket really put my financial priorities into perspective.
- My cat's dramatic reaction to an empty food bowl put my own problems into perspective.
- Traveling to different countries helped put her complaints about homework into perspective.
put into perspective
VERB[/pʊt ˈɪntuː pərˈspektɪv/]
to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'put into perspective' combines the noun 'perspective', which derives from Latin perspicere (to see through), with the verb phrase 'put into'. Perspective developed in the 15th century to denote a visual or mental viewpoint, while the idiomatic expression 'put into perspective' emerged in the 20th century to mean placing something in its proper context or relative importance.
Breakdown
Perspective: per- (through) + spicere (to look/see), literally 'to see through'. The phrase 'put into perspective' uses the verb 'put' combined with the preposition 'into' to convey the action of placing something within a particular viewpoint or context.
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📝Examples
“Getting a speeding ticket really put my financial priorities into perspective.”
“My cat's dramatic reaction to an empty food bowl put my own problems into perspective.”
“Traveling to different countries helped put her complaints about homework into perspective.”
“Watching my neighbor struggle to assemble IKEA furniture put my own DIY disasters into perspective.”
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