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Meaning of tolerate
The primary meaning of the word "tolerate" is to accept or endure something unpleasant or undesirable.
Etymology of tolerate
The word "tolerate" originates from the Latin "tolerare", which means "to bear" or "to endure"
The Latin "tolerare" is derived from "tolus", which means "that which is borne" and the suffix "-are", which forms a verb
The word "tolerate" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of enduring or accepting something unpleasant
Synonyms
accept
bear
endure
permit
allow
brook
abide
suffer
put up with
condone
stomach
stand
withstand
resist
brave
face
confront
cope with
handle
manage
survive
persist
persevere
go through
see through
bear with
be patient with
be tolerant of
forgive
pardon
excuse
justify
rationalize
sanction
authorize
legitimize
validate
Definitions
- To accept or endure something unpleasant or undesirable, often because it is seen as necessary or inevitable
- To allow something to exist or be done, even if one does not like or agree with it
- To have a natural resistance to a disease or toxin
Usage Examples
- The government will tolerate the protests as long as they remain peaceful
- She can't tolerate the thought of living in a city with such high crime rates
- The patient's body was able to tolerate the new medication without any adverse reactions