English · Emotions & Feelings
put up with
/pʊt ʌp wɪð/
[/pʊt ʌp wɪð/]
tolerate
Intermediateverb
Definition
To tolerate or endure something unpleasant without complaining.
Example
I don't know how she puts up with all that noise from the construction site next door.
I don't know how she puts up with all that noise from the construction site next door.
Etymology
A three-part phrasal verb combining 'put', 'up' and 'with', meaning to endure.
How & Where It’s Used
Common and informal for tolerating annoyances, people, or hardships.