tolerate

//ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

tolerateInfinitive
toleratePresent tense
toleratedPast tense
toleratedPast participle
toleratingPresent participle
toleratesThird-person singular
1

To allow or accept something unpleasant or annoying without complaining or interfering.

I can't tolerate the noise from the construction site.

2

To be able to endure or withstand something difficult or harmful.

She can tolerate extreme cold better than most people.

3

To accept or respect beliefs, behaviors, or practices that differ from one's own.

We should tolerate different opinions and learn from each other.

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