bearing with
Putting up with
Bearing with is tolerating or being patient with someone or something difficult: Bear with me while I find the file.
The phrase asks for patience during a delay, confusion, or imperfection.
It implies the situation is temporary and the listener's forbearance will be rewarded.
- bornePast participle of carry
- waitDelay until later
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- deep breathThorough filling of lungs
- empathySharing another's emotions
compassion · grit · gritting teeth · long-suffering · biting tongue · patience · forgiveness · stamina · focus · understanding · silence · keeping cool · kindness · self-control · breath · holding on · hanging in there · tolerance
bearing withabandoning
Leaving permanently behind
walking away from · deserting · forsaking · leaving · washing one's hands of
bearing withrejecting
Refusing to accept
condemning · dismissing · shutting out · turning away · excluding
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