Meaning
- (transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
- (transitive) To bear, withstand.
Synonyms
be patient
hold still for
connive at
wink at
let pass
remain firm
show mercy to
be able to stand up to
be able to take
be doughty
be lenient
resist without yielding
strong enough
suffer patiently
be patient with
bear with patiently
have patience with
be tolerant toward
leav unpunished
abstain
run for
Translations
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/
Etymology
In summary
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.
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