tolerate
verb (used with object)
to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
will tolerate
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future tenseof tolerate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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By the time individual investors get access, the story has been polished, excitement is peaking, and the private market valuation has been pushed far higher than what the public market will tolerate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
The radio host added: “Just because you have a disability does not mean we will tolerate the disrespect.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
But shareholders will tolerate the volatility if quantum adoption really does expand like analysts say it will.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
The full impact of U.S. tariffs remains to be seen, while it is still unclear whether new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will tolerate a rate hike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
“I have to do something. If what you’re saying is true, we have to tell people. I don’t think people on the outside will tolerate this if they know.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
