bother

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

take the trouble to do something.

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: to bother to do X” presents the action as a whole, whereas “to bother doing X” presents the action as if it were in progress.

Example sentences with this word:

I appreciated that she bothered to come and see us although she was very busy.

Why did you bother going to the doctor, if you weren’t going to listen to his advice?

Excuse me, I’m sorry to bother you but do you have a minute?

‘I can’t be bothered with’ suggests I am really not interested to take the time to do something.

However, some types of sharks are not a threat because they don't bother or even harm people.

Since the borders between different countries have almost stopped having any importance, nobody bothers to control your passport.

Are you influenced by or bothered about accents in your country?

You needn’t have bothered.

Why bother to go abroad, when there are so many nice places here?

I can't be bothered cooking.

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