put up with Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

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put up with
Meaning

"Put up with you" means to accept or tolerate someone or something that is unpleasant, annoying, or not desirable, even though you don't like it. It implies a willingness to deal with difficulties or imperfections without complaining or protesting.

to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly:

  • I don't know how she puts up with him.
  • I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean.
  • He's so moody - I don't know why she puts up with him.
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