connect vs put through

connect and put through both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
connect	No	No	Yes	No
put through	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, put through is a hyponym of connect; that is, put through is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than connect:

connect (verb)	put through (verb)
make a logical or causal connection	pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
join for the purpose of communication	connect by telephone
join by means of communication equipment
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
land on or hit solidly
plug into an outlet
hit or play a ball successfully
establish communication with someone
establish a rapport or relationship
be or become joined or united or linked
be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation