tolerate

4 definitions • 5 examples

to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:

I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my class.

[ + -ing verb ] I won't tolerate lying.

to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:

These ants can tolerate temperatures that would kill other species.

to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:

Athletes often have to tolerate a lot of pain.

to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you may not agree with or approve of them:

They don’t have the best service, but I tolerate it because I love their food.