English Dictionary
Definition tolerate in British English
tolerate
verb
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[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈtɒləreɪt/
Example
He won't tolerate anyone questioning his decisions.
2
to accept something unpleasant without becoming impatient or angry
Example
They have tolerated poor working conditions for too long.
Synonyms and related words
3
if plants or animals tolerate particular conditions, they are able to exist in those conditions
