Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tolerate
verb
/ˈtɒləreɪt/
Definition
To allow or accept something that one may not necessarily agree with or approve of.
Examples
- She can’t tolerate the noise from the construction site.
- It’s important to tolerate different opinions when working in a team.
- He learned to tolerate his neighbor’s late-night parties.
Meaning
Tolerate refers to the ability to endure or put up with something unpleasant or challenging, often relating to behaviors, beliefs, or conditions that one might find disagreeable.
Synonyms
- endure
- bear
- accept
- withstand
- put up with
