Tolerate meaning

What does “tolerate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“tolerate” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: put up with something or somebody unpleasant.

tolerate

put up with something or somebody unpleasant
“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
“The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks”
Synonymsdigest endure stick out stomach bear stand support brook
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
“We must tolerate the religions of others”
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
“The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him”
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
“We don't allow dogs here”
“Children are not permitted beyond this point”
Synonymsallow permit

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University