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tolerate

[tol-uh-reyt] / ˈtɒl əˌreɪt /
VERB
allow, indulge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abide accept brook condone countenance endure permit stand for
STRONG
admit authorize bear go have hear humor pocket receive sanction stand stomach suffer sustain swallow take undergo
WEAK
bear with blink at consent to go along with live with put up with sit and take it sit still for stay the course string along submit to tough out wink at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disagree disallow dispute refuse reject
STRONG
abstain avoid discontinue dodge exclude expel give offer stop veto
WEAK
check disapprove halt

Example Sentences

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He will not tolerate interference and will not stand for players who won't do what he wants them to.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Democratic systems depend on something more demanding: the ability to tolerate disagreement, engage with complexity and distinguish between what feels true and what is demonstrably so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Shifting characters is not a hurdle while I write, but once I am done, I do think to myself: will people be able to tolerate so many characters and switching?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He remained on his back, with his head and shoulders propped up by pillows when he could tolerate the position.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow