# tolerated

Pronunciation: US say "TAH-luh-rayt-id" /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt.ɪd/; UK say "TOL-uh-rayt-id" /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt.ɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of tolerate. — simple past and past participle of tolerate
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of tolerate. Use it for putting up with or allowing something in the past.
   - _The old regime tolerated dissent only as long as it stayed quiet._
   - _Past generations tolerated working conditions we would never accept today._

## Adjective

2. Allowed or permitted, although not actively encouraged or approved.
   - Simple: Allowed by the rules or by people in charge, even if not really liked.
   - _Street vendors became a tolerated presence near the station._
   - _Mild swearing was a tolerated part of the workshop culture._
3. Endured or put up with, despite being unpleasant or unwelcome.
   - Simple: Put up with, even though it was unpleasant or hard.
   - _The constant noise became a quietly tolerated nuisance in the apartment block._
   - _Her sharp remarks were a tolerated flaw among her closest friends._

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