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/ˈpʌt ʌp wɪθ/ · put ʌp wɪth
verb
- To endure, tolerate, suffer through, or allow, especially something annoying. I put up with a lot of nonsense, but this is too much.
- To bear or withstand a difficult or unpleasant situation. She put up with the long commute to work every day.
phrase
- To accept or tolerate something reluctantly or with difficulty. He put up with the noise from the construction site, but it was getting on his nerves.
Did you know? The phrase 'put up with' has been in use since the 14th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass a range of situations, from tolerating annoying behavior to bearing difficult circumstances.