Meaning
The phrasal verb “put up with” means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or someone annoying without complaining.
Usage Notes
“Put up with” is commonly used in everyday English, especially when talking about difficult situations, people, or behaviors that one accepts despite discomfort.
It is a separable phrasal verb, but in practice, the object usually comes after the whole phrase (e.g., “put up with the noise,” not “put the noise up with”).
Examples
I don’t know how she puts up with his constant complaining.
We had to put up with a lot of delays during the trip.
He finally quit his job because he couldn’t put up with the stress anymore.
Synonyms
Tolerate, endure, bear, stand, suffer (in older usage), accept.