tolerance (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtɒlərəns/
Definition
The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Examples
The country has a reputation for religious tolerance.
She showed great tolerance towards her colleagues' different working styles.
How to Use tolerance
- tolerance for (prepositional phrase)
- The ability or willingness to accept or endure something. — "She has very little tolerance for bad manners."
- tolerance of (prepositional phrase)
- The ability or willingness to accept or endure something. — "His tolerance of criticism was surprisingly low."
- develop tolerance (collocation)
- To gradually become able to accept or endure something. — "Many people develop a tolerance to caffeine after drinking it daily."
- build tolerance (collocation)
- To gradually increase one's ability to accept or endure something. — "You can build tolerance to spicy food by eating it regularly."
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