SUPPORT


Meaning of SUPPORT in English

verb

BAD : He couldn't support the way his father used to shout at him.

GOOD : He couldn't tolerate the way his father used to shout at him.

BAD : Are you prepared to support the noise of the traffic?

GOOD : Are you prepared to put up with the noise of the traffic?

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tolerate, put up with, stand sb/sth (NOT support / suffer ) = be willing to accept someone or something, even though the person or situation is unpleasant: 'I'm surprised that she tolerates his behaviour.' 'It's not a bad job, as long as you can stand the long hours.'

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