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tolerate
[tol-uh-reyt]
verb (used with object)
to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
to endure without repugnance; put up with.
I can tolerate laziness, but not incompetence.
Medicine/Medical., to endure or resist the action of (a drug, poison, etc.).
Obsolete., to experience, undergo, or sustain, as pain or hardship.
tolerate
/ ˈtɒləˌreɪt /
verb
to treat with indulgence, liberality, or forbearance
to permit
to be able to bear; put up with
med to have tolerance for (a drug, poison, etc)
Other Word Forms
- tolerative adjective
- tolerator noun
- nontolerated adjective
- nontolerative adjective
- untolerated adjective
- untolerating adjective
- untolerative adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of tolerate1
Example Sentences
Observers often point to a kind of unspoken bargain: the Chinese public will tolerate the relative lack of political freedom and continued one-party rule as long as the state delivers economic benefits.
“Dissent, failure to meet targets or even ask questions aren’t really tolerated.”
Wild or stealth camping—just parking anywhere and sleeping in your van—is officially illegal in most of Europe, but often the locals will tolerate it if you aren’t loud and respect others.
The leagues have gone beyond just tolerating gambling; they’ve made partnership and sponsorship deals with the major sports gambling companies.
"In this way, we are sending a signal to Belarus and saying that no hybrid attack will be tolerated here, and we will take all the strictest measures to stop such attacks," she said.
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