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put up with

verb

Etymology

From put up + with.

Definitions

  1. To endure, tolerate, suffer through, or allow, especially something annoying.

    • I put up with a lot of nonsense, but this is too much.
    • Will you be able to put up with me for another 56 more years?

  2. To be taken in

    To be taken in; to be sheltered (put up).

    • Thousands of teens in foster care would love to put up with you.
    • We put up with a family friend, who was an extremely gracious and hospitable host.

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