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put up with

1 of 1verb
/ˈpʊt ʌp wɪð/
Forms:puts up with,putting up with,put up with,put up with
1

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

B2transitive
  • Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring.
  • She puts up with the challenges of her demanding job for the sake of career growth.
  • Friends put up with each other's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships.
  • Residents put up with the noise of city life for the conveniences it offers.
  • Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students' education.