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tolerate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɑləreɪt/ · UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/

Forms: tolerated

tolerate means: To accept or allow something you dislike without trying to stop it.

verb

ACCEPT SOMETHING UNPLEASANTB2

To accept or allow something you dislike without trying to stop it.

  • We cannot tolerate this noise.
  • The teacher tolerated a little quiet conversation.
  • Can you tolerate people smoking nearby?

How to use it: tolerate someone/something (She will not tolerate rude behavior.); tolerate doing something (He tolerates sharing a room with his brother.)

Similar words: put up with, accept

Common phrases: tolerate bad behavior, tolerate something, refuse to tolerate, tolerate corruption

BEAR DIFFICULT CONDITIONSB2

To deal with pain, difficulty, or harsh conditions without being badly affected.

  • These flowers tolerate heat well.
  • He tolerated the treatment better than expected.
  • I cannot tolerate working in such cold conditions.

How to use it: tolerate something (These plants tolerate cold weather.); tolerate doing something (I can tolerate standing for an hour.)

Similar words: bear, withstand, endure

Common phrases: tolerate heat, tolerate pain, tolerate working late

Questions about tolerate

What does tolerate mean?

To accept or allow something you dislike without trying to stop it.

What is tolerate in other languages?

Türkçe: hoşgörmek · Español: tolerar · Français: tolérer · Deutsch: tolerieren · Italiano: tollerare · 日本語: 容認する

How do you pronounce tolerate?

In American English /ˈtɑləreɪt/; in British English /ˈtɒləreɪt/.

How do you use tolerate in a sentence?

We cannot tolerate this noise. The teacher tolerated a little quiet conversation.

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