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tolerate

[ˈtɑːləreɪt]

tolerate Definition

  • 1allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference
  • 2accept or endure (someone or something unpleasant or disliked) with forbearance

Using tolerate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tolerate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I cannot tolerate his insolence any longer.

  • Example

    She tolerates her husband's laziness.

  • Example

    The school will not tolerate bullying.

  • Example

    I can't tolerate spicy food.

tolerate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tolerate

Antonyms for tolerate

Idioms Using tolerate

  • to have little patience for people who are stupid or annoying

    Example

    My boss does not suffer fools gladly, so you better be prepared when you meet him.

  • grin and bear it

    to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining

    Example

    I hate going to the dentist, but I just have to grin and bear it.

  • bite the bullet

    to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination

    Example

    I know the surgery will be painful, but I just have to bite the bullet and get it over with.

Phrases with tolerate

  • tolerate someone's presence

    to allow someone to be near you without getting angry or upset

    Example

    I can barely tolerate his presence in the same room as me.

  • to accept and listen to criticism without getting angry or upset

    Example

    As a writer, you must learn to tolerate criticism from reviewers.

  • to endure physical discomfort without complaining or giving up

    Example

    Athletes must learn to tolerate pain if they want to succeed in their sport.

Origins of tolerate

from Latin 'toleratus', past participle of 'tolerare', meaning 'to bear, endure'

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Summary: tolerate in Brief

The verb 'tolerate' [ˈtɑːləreɪt] means to allow or accept something or someone without interference or to endure something unpleasant. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'The school will not tolerate bullying' or 'I can't tolerate spicy food.' The phrase 'tolerate someone's presence' refers to allowing someone to be near you without getting angry or upset, while 'tolerate criticism' means accepting and listening to criticism without getting upset. Idioms like 'not suffer fools gladly' and 'bite the bullet' describe enduring difficult situations with courage and determination.