tolerate

verb

TAH-luh-rayt/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/UKTOL-uh-rayt/ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/

Formstolerates, tolerating, tolerated

2 meanings of tolerate

1
verbtransitive
To let something bad or annoying happen without trying to stop it.
Like letting your little brother stay in the room even though it annoys you.
The teacher will not tolerate cheating during exams.
They tolerated the loud music from next door for hours.
Similarallow, permit
Oppositeforbid, prohibit, ban
2
verbtransitive
To put up with something hard or painful without giving up.
Like a strong tree that stands firm through a heavy storm.
These plants can tolerate very cold winters.
She tolerated the heat all summer without complaining once.
Similarbear, stand, endure, withstand

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Origin

From Latin tolerō, meaning "to endure."