verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
verb
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
Examples
- We must tolerate the religions of others
verb
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
Examples
- The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him
verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Synonyms
Examples
- We don't allow dogs here
- Children are not permitted beyond this point
- We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital