1. to annoy, disturb, or cause trouble for someone
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘bother’
2. to make the effort to do something
Usage: often used in negative constructions

Examples

• The loud music bothers the neighbors.
• It bothers me when people are late.
• The pain in his knee still bothers him.
• She never bothers to call ahead.
• He bothers with the details that others ignore.
• The smoke bothers my eyes.
• Nobody bothers to read the instructions anymore.