put up with
The phrase "put up with" is commonly used in everyday English to describe enduring something unpleasant without complaint.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To endure or tolerate something unpleasant or annoying without complaining.
Example
- She had to put up with his bad habits for years.
- I can't put up with this noise any longer.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "put up with":
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