tolerate

[tol-uh-reyt] / ˈtɒl əˌreɪt /

VERB

allow, indulge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abide accept brook condone countenance endure permit stand for

STRONG

admit authorize bear go have hear humor pocket receive sanction stand stomach suffer sustain swallow take undergo

WEAK

bear with blink at consent to go along with live with put up with sit and take it sit still for stay the course string along submit to tough out wink at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disallow dispute refuse reject

STRONG

abstain avoid discontinue dodge exclude expel give offer stop veto

WEAK

check disapprove halt

Example Sentences

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“I thought it was quite sweet; he was trying to use the napkin and wipe and look nice for me, despite sweating and maybe not being able to tolerate those flavors.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The state "will not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation against communities of faith", Newsom added.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"Hate has no place in California, and we will not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation against communities of faith," he said on X, adding, "To the San Diego Muslim community: California stands with you."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"In pancreatic cancer, MYC appears to help tumors tolerate extreme stress," Sears said.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

“You’re in Mrs. Zamick’s homeroom. That’s down the hall. Room one twelve. Don’t be late. Mrs. Zamick doesn’t tolerate tardiness.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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