Meaning
To tolerate is to endure or accept the existence of something that one may find unpleasant, objectionable, or distasteful, without actively opposing or rejecting it; this term often implies a level of forbearance or restraint in the face of adversity or d
💡 While "tolerate" can imply a passive acceptance, it is important to distinguish it from "endorse" or "support," as tolerance does not necessarily equate to approval or agreement.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
rainy
afternoon
she
settled
at
a
corner
table
in
the
caf
é,
determined
to
finish
an
essay
despite
the
steady
hum
of
conversation
around
her
.
She
could
tolerate
the
ambient
noise
when
she
put
on
her
headphones
,
yet
intermittent
bursts
of
laughter
still
pulled
her
attention
away
.
Rather
than
resent
the
interruptions
,
she
made
a
deliberate
effort
to
restructure
her
paragraphs
so
that
clearer
sections
matched
the
brief
moments
of
silence
.
When
the
barista
struck
up
a
casual
conversation
,
she
politely
explained
that
she
needed
a
few
quiet
minutes
and
appreciated
their
understanding
.
By
the
time
the
rain
stopped
she
had
composed
the
first
draft
,
satisfied
that
a
little
forbearance
had
helped
her
maintain
focus
.
Common Phrases
tolerate differences
tolerate dissent
tolerate ambiguity
Synonyms
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