Put it on the table.

Meaning: This is a request to place the object on the upper surface of the table.

Choice of Words: Put means to place something in a particular location. It refers to an object that has already been mentioned or is known to both the speaker and listener. On means to be in a position of contact with the upper surface of something. The is a definite article used to refer to a specific table that has already been mentioned or is known to both the speaker and listener. Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used as a surface for working, eating, or displaying objects.

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