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Put down in the correct order (5)

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I believe the answer is:

preen

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This could be a double definition.

'put down' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their base form.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'correct order' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "Beautify" , "Self-congratulate" , "to give himself a pat on the back" , "setdown straight?" , "Titivate oneself" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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