stick out

Verb

Open English WordNet

Verb (3)

  1. extend out or project in space“His sharp nose jutted out”“A single rock sticks out from the cliff”Synonyms: protrudejut outjutprojectMore general exsert, stretch outMore specific overhang, cantilever, bulge, thrust, spear
  2. be highly noticeableSynonyms: leap outjump outjumpstand outMore general look, appear
  3. put up with something or somebody unpleasant“I cannot bear his constant criticism”“The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks”“he learned to tolerate the heat”“She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage”Synonyms: digestendurestomachbearstandtoleratesupportbrookabidesufferput upMore general permit, allowMore specific stand for, accept, bear up, pay, sit out, take a joke, take lying downSimilar suffer, hurt
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