This is the 11933rd most frequent Portuguese word.
põe
"Put" (third-person singular form of the verb "pôr").
Here, 'põe' is used as the third person singular of the verb 'pôr', meaning 'to place' or 'to put', indicating the action of arranging the table.
Ele põe a mesa antes do jantar.
He sets the table before dinner.
In this sentence, 'põe' conveys the act of dedicating attention, derived from the verb 'pôr' used metaphorically to mean 'to place focus' or 'to concentrate'.
Quando ela põe atenção, aprende rapidamente.
When she pays attention, she learns quickly.
Here, 'põe' is part of the phrase 'pôr em destaque', figuratively representing the act of emphasizing or bringing things into focus, showing the verb's idiomatic usage.