tolerate
verb (used with object)
to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
tolerated
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past participleof tolerate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof tolerate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tolerateverb (used with object)to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
Example Sentences
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Over six weeks of testing, the implant continued functioning reliably and was well tolerated by the animals.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
The vote followed testimony alleging the group tolerated a “pervasive culture of antisemitism” in psychology programs and professional settings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Actions blocking major roads or large, essential facilities will not be tolerated," the official said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Cardiff University said sexual violence and harassment and all forms of gender-based violence would "not be tolerated", adding that fact that it had followed the account was not "in any way an endorsement".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She concluded that Amaroq tolerated her because she was young, had no gun, and was sad—a lost child.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
