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put up with

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To accept something bad or difficult without stopping it or leaving, even if you don't like it.

Meanings

1 A2 idiomatic neutral

To accept or tolerate something unpleasant or annoying without actively opposing it.

"I've put up with his loud music for months, but now I'm going to say something."

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 idiomatic neutral

To accept an unsatisfactory situation or condition without trying to change it.

"Workers were expected to put up with poor conditions and long hours for very little pay."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

One of the most common phrasal verbs in English and essential for all learners. Always inseparable. The object can be a person, thing, or situation. Often conveys reluctant acceptance rather than true contentment. Common in questions and negatives: 'I won't put up with this anymore.'

Commonly used with

noise behavior rudeness stress conditions anymore

Forms

Base
put up with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts up with
he/she/it
Past simple
put up with
yesterday
Past participle
put up with
have + pp
-ing form
putting up with
continuous

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Synonyms

tolerate endure bear stand stomach live with

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