tolerate (Meaning)
tolerate (v)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
tolerate (v. t.)
To suffer to be, or to be done, without prohibition or hindrance; to allow or permit negatively, by not preventing; not to restrain; to put up with; as, to tolerate doubtful practices.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tolerate
tolerate Sentence Examples
- The student tolerated the loud music during the lecture, but her concentration was affected.
- My neighbor tolerates my dog's barking, but it's getting harder to ignore.
- The company had to tolerate the financial losses for a few quarters before turning a profit.
- She found it difficult to tolerate her boss's condescending態度.
- The doctor advised the patient to tolerate the pain for a few days before prescribing stronger medication.
- The people of the village tolerated the harsh weather conditions every winter.
- The teacher tolerated some level of misbehavior in class, but drew the line at physical violence.
- The environmental group tolerated the presence of the factory, but protested its pollution.
- I can tolerate caffeine to some extent, but too much makes me jittery.
- The couple tolerated their differences in personality, but it put a strain on their relationship.
FAQs About the word tolerate
put up with something or somebody unpleasant, recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others), have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or
allow, permit, ignore,let,suffer, forgive, condone, put up with, excuse, cater (to)
prevent, prevent, discourage,block, bar, prohibit, block, forbid, deter, discourage
The student tolerated the loud music during the lecture, but her concentration was affected.
My neighbor tolerates my dog's barking, but it's getting harder to ignore.
The company had to tolerate the financial losses for a few quarters before turning a profit.
She found it difficult to tolerate her boss's condescending態度.
