tire of something

tire of something
ˈtire of sth/sb derived
to become bored with sth/sb or begin to enjoy it/them less

They soon tired of the beach and went for a walk.

She was sure that he would soon tire of her.

There are plenty of restaurants for those who tire of shopping.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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