Cool MateMeaning of Tolerate
to allow somebody to do something that you do not agree with or like
In simple words: To accept something unpleasant without complaining.
Tolerate in a sentence
- I can tolerate cold weather, but I prefer warmer climates.
- She found it hard to tolerate his loud music at night.
- The manager will not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace.
- Plants that cannot tolerate drought will not survive long in this area.
- Some people tolerate spicy food better than others.
How to use Tolerate
Used in everyday conversation and writing. It's appropriate in neutral and formal contexts, but can sound weak in informal contexts where stronger emotions are expected.
Grammar pattern
tolerate + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'toll a rate' — think of paying a toll to tolerate a bumpy road.
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Collocations with Tolerate
Common mistakes with Tolerate
- Confused with 'endorse' — tolerate means to accept, not to support.
- Using intransitively (e.g., 'I tolerate' without an object).
- Mixing up with 'put up with' — tolerate is more formal.
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Tolerate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتحمل, يحتمل
تقبل شيئًا غير سار دون شكوى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সহ্য করা, মেনে নেওয়া
বিরক্তিকর কিছু অভিযোগ না করে মেনে নেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
ertragen, dulden
Etwas Unangenehmes akzeptieren, ohne sich zu beschweren.
- SpanishEspañol
Tolerar
Aceptar algo desagradable sin quejarse.
- Persianفارسی
تحمل کردن
پذیرفتن چیزی ناخوشایند بدون شکایت.
- FrenchFrançais
Tolérer
Accepter quelque chose de désagréable sans se plaindre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Tolerate
बिना शिकायत किए कुछ अप्रिय स्वीकार करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Tollerare
Accettare qualcosa di spiacevole senza lamentarsi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tolerar
Aceitar algo desagradável sem reclamar.
- RussianРусский
Терпеть, выносить
Принимать что-то неприятное, не жалуясь.
- Urduاردو
برداشتن، برداشتن
کسی ناگوار چیز کو شکایت کیے بغیر قبول کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Tolerate
能忍受不愉快的事情而不抱怨。
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Frequently asked questions about Tolerate
What does Tolerate mean?
To accept something unpleasant without complaining.
What is the definition of Tolerate?
to allow somebody to do something that you do not agree with or like
How do you use Tolerate in a sentence?
I can tolerate cold weather, but I prefer warmer climates.
Can you give another example of Tolerate?
She found it hard to tolerate his loud music at night.
What are synonyms for Tolerate?
Common alternatives include endure, bear, withstand, accept, permit.
What is the opposite of Tolerate?
Opposite meanings include reject, insist, oppose.
What words go with Tolerate?
It commonly pairs with barely, just, merely, be unable to, cannot, not be prepared to, barely, just, merely, be unable to, cannot, not be prepared to, readily, well, poorly, be unable to, cannot, will not.
What are common mistakes when using Tolerate?
Confused with 'endorse' — tolerate means to accept, not to support. Using intransitively (e.g., 'I tolerate' without an object). Mixing up with 'put up with' — tolerate is more formal.
How do you pronounce Tolerate?
US: /["/ˈtɑːləreɪt/","/ˈtɑːləreɪts/","/ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/","/ˈtɑːləreɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtɒləreɪt/","/ˈtɒləreɪts/","/ˈtɒləreɪtɪd/","/ˈtɒləreɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tolerate?
Used in everyday conversation and writing. It's appropriate in neutral and formal contexts, but can sound weak in informal contexts where stronger emotions are expected.
What CEFR level is Tolerate?
"Tolerate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.