tolerate
Translation
to tolerate, to put up with, to endure, to bear
Examples
I cannot tolerate that kind of behavior.
I cannot tolerate that kind of behavior.
The company will not tolerate discrimination.
The company will not tolerate discrimination.
Some plants can tolerate extreme heat.
Some plants can tolerate extreme heat.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to allow (sth.) to exist or happen I cannot tolerate that kind of behavior.
((sb. -ing)) to allow (sb.) to do (sth.) I won't tolerate you smoking in the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endure, bear, put up with; Antonyms: reject, forbid
Etymology
From Latin 'tolerare', meaning 'to bear, endure, support'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'tolerate' paying a 'toll' to get somewhere. You endure the cost.