slang To tell one something that they do not know; to inform one about something of which they are ignorant. We need to put those freshmen wise—they can't keep coming into the senior hallway! Everyone thought that Jen had dumped me, but I was quick to put them wise!

PUT WISE definition: to inform or warn (of) | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

a suffixal use of wise - in adverbs denoting manner, position, direction, reference, etc.: counterclockwise; edgewise; marketwise; timewise. To simplify this definition, you can think of -wise as "in the direction of", "in the manner of" or "with regard to", depending on the situation.

The meaning of PUT/MAKE (SOMEONE) WISE TO is to tell (someone) about (something). How to use put/make (someone) wise to in a sentence.

put (one) wise to (someone or something) To make one aware of or knowledgeable about someone or something, especially if they or it seems suspicious, illegal, or malicious in nature or intention. He's threatening to put the boss wise to our scheme if …

1. having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. 2. characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. 3. possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite: wise in the law.

PUT SOMEONE WISE (TO) definition: to give someone information , an explanation , etc. (about); enlighten someone... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

To tell (someone) facts that will give him an advantage over others or make him alert to opportunity or danger. The new boy did not know that Jim was playing a trick on him, so I put him wise. - Often used with "to".

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