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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
live with en · VERB
Pronunciation
Meanings
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(idiomatic, transitive) To share an abode as an unmarried partner in a sexual relationship.
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(idiomatic, transitive) To regard as adequate or manageable although not entirely satisfactory; to accept; to tolerate.
In school systems, leaders have to live with collectivist ideals, which very often get in the way of meaningful and necessary change.
2011 April 8, Neal P. McCluskey, “Business Success Is Easier”, in New York Times, retrieved 23 Jul 2011:France's final terms for an Indochina settlement would be terms which the United States can live with.
1954 July 16, “Smith Is Ready to Enter Negotiations at Geneva”, in Spokane Daily Chronicle, retrieved 23 Jul 2011, page 2:Israelis don't like the rioting and Molotov cocktails, but they can live with it.
2000 November 6, Matt Rees, “Mideast Cease-Fire: 'Peres Is Not Very Hopeful'”, in Time:Halsall responded: "We need to quietly recognise that we are no longer reacting to a pandemic, but living with one. [...]."
2021 November 3, Stefanie Foster, “Network News: Companies can make a difference to mental wellbeing”, in RAIL, number 943, page 23:
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(euphemistic, idiomatic, transitive) To have a disability or chronic illness.
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Deriveds
livewithable