tolerate

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɑl.ə.reɪt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt/

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Verb

Plain form tolerate

Third-person singular tolerates

Past tense tolerated

Past participle tolerated

Present participle tolerating

1. (transitive) If you tolerate something, you put up with it, or allow it.
   • Synonyms: endure and allow

   The teacher was able to tolerate quiet talking in her classroom during her lessons.

Related words

• toleration
• tolerant