tolerate — to accept or endure (someone or something unpleasant or disliked) with forbearance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to accept or endure (someone or something unpleasant or disliked) with forbearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat barely tolerates my singing in the shower.
- The teacher won't tolerate cheating in her classroom.
- I can tolerate spicy food, but my stomach can't tolerate my cooking.
tolerate
VERB[/ˈtɑːləreɪt/]
to accept or endure (someone or something unpleasant or disliked) with forbearance
A person sits still while a bug crawls on their arm.
Tolerate the heat, don’t drop or retreat — hold it steady even when it burns your skin.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tolerare' meaning 'to bear, carry, or endure.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and has maintained its core meaning of accepting something difficult or unpleasant.
Breakdown
toler- (from Latin tolerare, to bear/endure) + -ate (verb suffix) = tolerate
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📝Examples
“My cat barely tolerates my singing in the shower.”
“The teacher won't tolerate cheating in her classroom.”
“I can tolerate spicy food, but my stomach can't tolerate my cooking.”
“Some plants can tolerate extreme weather conditions.”
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