placed
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈpɫeɪst// UK //plˈeɪst// placed
v. to put something in a specific spot or position. You use this when you are being careful or exact about where something goes.
v. to put or set something in a particular location or position. Often implies a degree of deliberation or care in the action.
She placed the glass carefully on the table.
The waiter placed the menu in front of the guest and offered to take a drink order.
After years of searching, the museum finally placed the rare artifact in a temperature-controlled display case to prevent further decay.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.