tolerate
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ verb B2- To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative. · The party tolerated corruption within its ranks.
- To bear, withstand. · I can tolerate working on Saturday, but not Sunday.· The elevator can tolerate up to 360 kilograms.
He/she/it tolerates · Past tolerated · Past participle tolerated · -ing form tolerating
Verb forms
- Base form
- tolerate
- He/she/it
- tolerates
- Past
- tolerated
- Past participle
- tolerated
- -ing form
- tolerating
From the library
A MAN, very much annoyed with a Flea, caught him at last, and said, “Who are you who dare to feed on my limbs, and to cost me so much trouble in catching you?” The Flea replied, “O my dear sir, pray spare my life, and destroy me not, for I cannot possibly do you much harm.” The Man, laughing, replied, “Now you shall certainly die by mine own hands, for no evil, whether it be small or large, ought to be tolerated.”
He told the nurse that she was dreaming, that her suspicions were those of a lunatic, and that such libels upon her mistress were not to be tolerated.
I am perfectly satisfied with your company if you will tolerate mine.
Action frequently precedes motivation, and learning to tolerate mild emotional discomfort is an essential skill for personal and professional growth.
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