Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

VERB 4

1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

   • “I cannot bear his constant criticism”
   • “The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks”
   • “he learned to tolerate the heat”
   • “She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage”
   Synonymsdigestendurestick outstomachbearstandsupportbrookabidesufferput up

2. recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)

   • “We must tolerate the religions of others”

3. 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”

4. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

   • “We don't allow dogs here”
   • “Children are not permitted beyond this point”
   • “We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital”
   Synonymsallowpermit