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puts a dent in the universe

puts a dent in the universe is the third-person singular simple present indicative of put a dent in the universe.

Meaning of put a dent in the universe

Verb

put a dent in the universe (third-person singular simple present puts a dent in the universe, present participle putting a dent in the universe, simple past and past participle put a dent in the universe)

  1. To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind.
    • Will the World Class Woman who wants to put a dent in the universe with me please respond by sending a photo and letter?1988 June 20, “Personals”, in New Your Magazine
    Synonyms:
    change the world

Questions about puts a dent in the universe

What is puts a dent in the universe the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Puts a dent in the universe is the third-person singular simple present indicative of put a dent in the universe.

Words near puts a dent in the universe in the dictionary

  1. puts a brave face on
  2. puts a bug in someone's ear
  3. puts a cork in it
  4. puts a crimp in
  5. puts a damper on
  6. puts a dent in the universe
  7. puts a foot wrong
  8. puts a gun to someone's head
  9. puts a hat on a hat
  10. puts a hurt on
  11. puts a lid on

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