word
Tolerate
TAH-lur-ayt
/ˈtɑːlɜːrˌeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tolerate
Dictionary meaning
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant.
Examples
- The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him.
- We must tolerate the religions of others.
Synonyms: support
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