From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him.
A
live with
B
tolerate
C
depend on
D
rely on
E
stay with
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
put up with (third-person singular simple present puts up with, present participle putting up with, simple past and past participle ) (idiomatic) To endure, tolerate, suffer through, or allow, especially something annoying. I put up with a lot of nonsense, but this is too much.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23085)