tolerate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt/
Definition
To allow or endure something unpleasant or difficult without complaining or giving up.
Examples
She cannot tolerate the smell of smoke.
The government will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
He was able to tolerate the pain after the surgery.
How to Use tolerate
- tolerate something (prepositional phrase)
- To allow or endure something unpleasant or difficult. — "I can tolerate the smell of coffee, but I don't love it."
- tolerate someone doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To allow someone to do something, even if you do not approve. — "The teacher will not tolerate students talking during the exam."
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