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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“People can tolerate fear for a certain period of time,” Price said.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Mahmood said she will not "tolerate a situation where our Jewish citizens have to lead smaller lives" to keep themselves safe and vowed that "an enhanced police presence" will continue.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“We don’t tolerate any of that now in our restaurant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Raegan followed more slowly—first telling her parents to turn the car radio off because it hurt, then gradually learning to tolerate, then seek out, sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“Of course not!” said Somkit, throwing his hands up, “Don't even joke about that. Ampai doesn't tolerate stealing. But…” Somkit scratched behind his ear and lowered his voice.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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