support verb ×: He couldn't support the way his father used to shout at him. √: He couldn't tolerate the way his father used to shout at him. ×: Are you prepared to support the noise of the traffic? √: Are you prepared to put up with the noise of the traffic? • • • tolerate, put up with, standsb/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.'