Words · Common
tolerate
/ˈtɑlɚˌeɪt/ · 8 letters · 6 distinct letters
- verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
I cannot bear his constant criticism
- verb
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
We must tolerate the religions of others
- verb
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
The patient does not tolerate the anti inflammatory drugs we gave him
- verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
We don't allow dogs here