tolerate

verb

UK/ˈtɒl.ᵊr.eɪt/
US/ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt/

Definitions of tolerate verb

accept

  1. 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

  1. 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.