tolerate
verb
UK/ˈtɒl.ᵊr.eɪt/
US/ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt/
Definitions of tolerate verb
accept
- B2Transitive
To accept behaviors and beliefs that differ from one's own, even if one does not agree with or approve of them.
I will not tolerate such conduct in my class.
I do not tolerate any form of dishonesty.
We need to learn how to tolerate different viewpoints.
endure
- C2Transitive
To endure something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue to exist despite adverse or challenging conditions.
These ants can tolerate high temperatures that would be lethal to other species.
Plants can tolerate a variety of environmental conditions.
He had to tolerate a long and painful treatment process.