Direct
Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Put
Put verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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On the other hand, she prefers to put her faith in the Maker's plan instead of taking any direct action - you can warn her about the Sinister Minister under her nose twice and not get anywhere.
Source: Good Shepherd -
Even after she kissed him, Pete is... "easily distracted," as MJ put it, and falls for the much more direct Liz Allen.
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Berserk Button: Walter gets very angry when Peter's life is put in jeopardy as a direct result of already losing him once.
Source: Series / Fringe
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