English Explanatory Dictionary

tolerate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
  2. To bear, withstand.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ en-us-tolerate.ogg

Word forms

tolerate tolerates tolerating tolerated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin tolerātus, the perfect passive participle of tolerō (“to endure”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with Old English þolian (“to tolerate, suffer, bear”) and French tolérer. More at thole.

Synonyms

countenance have abear abide aby accept allow bear bide brook dree endure forbear go along with live with pass pocket pouch put up with stand stick stomach suffer swallow take take sitting down thole tolerate undergang undergo withstand

Antonyms

chafe discriminate lose one's temper prohibit rage snap

Related words

tolerability tolerable tolerance tolerant toleration
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