bother

US /ˈbɑðɚ/

・

UK /'bɒðə(r)/

A2
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verb

  • To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
  • To take the trouble to do something

noun

  • Problems, concern or worry for someone
  • A disturbance; trouble

Examples

Getting a taxi will save you the bother of picking me up from the station.

I wouldn't go to the bother of making the cakes myself.