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Tolerate: Definition, Examples, and Usage Tips (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：endure without complaint (tolerate)

tolerate 🔊

/ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt/

vt.

To accept or continue with something unpleasant or annoying, without complaining or getting angry.

Person tolerating loud construction noise while studying

endure without complaint 🔊

➕

/ɪnˈdjʊər wɪˈðaʊt kəmˈpleɪnt/

vt.

To accept or continue experiencing something unpleasant, annoying, or difficult without reacting negatively or giving up.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'tolerare' (to bear, endure) + -ate.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine 'tolerate' as 'toler' (bear) + 'ate' – you 'ate' something unpleasant and bore it.

📖 Example

I can tolerate the noise from the construction site during the day, but it's much harder at night. 🔊 I can tolerate the noise from the construction site during the day, but it's much harder at night.

🔗 Collocations

tolerate heat – to endure high temperatures without discomfort

tolerate pain – to withstand physical suffering

tolerate noise – to accept loud or unpleasant sounds

🔄 Synonyms

endure (v.) – to suffer patiently through hardship

bear (v.) – to accept or carry a burden

withstand (v.) – to resist or endure successfully

🚫 Antonyms

reject (v.) – to refuse to accept or tolerate

resist (v.) – to fight against or refuse to comply

oppose (v.) – to be against or in conflict with

🌱 Derivatives

tolerance (n.) – the ability to tolerate something

tolerant (adj.) – showing willingness to tolerate

toleration (n.) – the practice of tolerating

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'tolerare' (to bear). The idea of religious tolerance grew during the Reformation.

Meaning 2：allow differing views (tolerate)

tolerate 🔊

/ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt/

vt.

To allow something that you don't like or agree with to exist or happen.

Group tolerating differing opinions in a meeting

allow differing views 🔊

➕

/əˈlaʊ ˈdɪf.ər.ɪŋ vjuːz/

vt.

To permit something that you disagree with or find objectionable to exist or happen without interference, especially in the context of opinions or behaviors.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A healthy society should tolerate different opinions and encourage open discussion. 🔊 A healthy society should tolerate different opinions and encourage open discussion.

🔗 Collocations

tolerate dissent – to allow opposing views or disagreement

tolerate alternative lifestyles – to accept different ways of living

tolerate criticism – to accept negative feedback without retaliation

🔄 Synonyms

allow (v.) – to let something happen or be done

permit (v.) – to give authorization or consent

accept (v.) – to receive willingly the existence of something

🚫 Antonyms

forbid (v.) – to order not to do or allow

prohibit (v.) – to officially forbid

ban (v.) – to officially or legally forbid

🌱 Derivatives

tolerance (n.) – the ability to tolerate something

tolerant (adj.) – showing willingness to tolerate

toleration (n.) – the practice of tolerating