Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tolerar
verb
/toʊˈlɛr/
Definition
To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one does not necessarily agree with or approve of.
Examples
- Despite the noise outside, she learned to tolerar it while studying.
- He had to tolerar his neighbor’s late-night music.
- In a diverse society, it’s important to tolerar different opinions.
Meaning
The act of permitting something to happen, especially something that is disliked or seen as objectionable.
Synonyms
- endure
- bear
- stand
- accept