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Meaning of tolerate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtɑləˌreɪt/

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  1. Verb

    tolerate

    Etymology

    early 16th century (in the sense ‘endure pain’): from Latin tolerat-‘endured’, from the verb tolerare

    Definitions

    1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

    Examples

    • « I cannot bear his constant criticism »
    • « The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks »
    • « he learned to tolerate the heat »
    • « She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage »
  2. 2. recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)

    Examples

    • « We must tolerate the religions of others »
  3. 3. have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen

    Examples

    • « The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him »
  4. 4. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

    Examples

    • « We don't allow dogs here »
    • « Children are not permitted beyond this point »
    • « We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital »

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