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subir

/sy.biʁ/
1.
verbInf2nd

to undergo

to suffer

to endure

Il doit subir une opération demain.

He has to undergo surgery tomorrow.

Synonyms:endurer, supporter, souffrir, éprouver
2.
verbInf2nd

to be subjected to

to have to put up with (someone/something)

J'ai dû subir ses reproches toute la soirée.

I had to put up with his reproaches all evening.

Synonyms:tolérer, supporter, encaisser