Meaning of たえる in Japanese

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Definition of たえる

  1. (v1, vi, vt) to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with

    あの騒音には耐えられない。
    I can not stand that noise.

  2. (v1, vi) to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave

    この家は地震に耐えますか。
    Does this house withstand earthquakes?

  3. to be fit for; to be equal to
  1. (v1, vi) to die out; to peter out; to become extinct

    いまはもうこの種のちょうは絶えてしまっている。
    Butterflies of this species are now extinct.

  2. to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued; to be cut off

    この習慣は絶えて久しい。
    This custom became extinct a long time ago.

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