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What does "put up with" mean?

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Rebecca

The phrase "put up with" is used to mean to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly. Ex: I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean. Ex: He's so moody. I don't know why she puts up with him. Ex: They have a lot to put up with (which means they have a lot of difficulties). Ex: She put up with his violent temper.

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