Synonym discussion (from Merriam-Webster): bear suffer endure abide tolerate stand mean to put up with something trying or painful. bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking. suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing. endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties. abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest. tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful. stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.
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Synonym discussion (from Merriam-Webster):
bear suffer endure abide tolerate stand mean to put up with something trying or painful.
bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.
suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.
endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.
abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.
tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.
stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.
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