put up with
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/pʊt ʌp wɪð/
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To tolerate or bear something annoying or difficult, often referring to a person or situation.
Examples
He always puts up with the cold weather without complaining.
The team had to put up with a difficult coach for a season.
Even though the job is stressful, she puts up with it because she loves the work.
I had to put up with his constant complaining during the trip.
She put up with the long waiting time because the service was otherwise excellent.
Meanings
Examples
I had to put up with his constant complaining during the trip.
She put up with the long waiting time because the service was otherwise excellent.
We couldn't put up with the loud music any longer, so we left the party.
He always puts up with the cold weather without complaining.
The team had to put up with a difficult coach for a season.
Even though the job is stressful, she puts up with it because she loves the work.
Etymology
From Old English putung ‘to push, thrust’, of unknown origin.
FAQ
What does put up with mean?
Put up with means to tolerate or endure something that is annoying, difficult, or unwanted.
How do you use put up with in a sentence?
You can say, I had to put up with the loud construction next door.
What are common mistakes when using put up with?
A frequent error is dropping the preposition with, e.g., I can't put the noise instead of I can't put up with the noise.
What are synonyms for put up with?
Synonyms include tolerate, endure, bear, and stand.
Is put up with informal or formal?
It is neutral in register and works in both informal and formal contexts.
Where does the phrase put up with come from?
It derives from the verb put plus the particle up and the preposition with, tracing back to Old English putung.
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