tolerate

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

To allow or endure something unpleasant without interference.

Example Sentences

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

The teacher will not tolerate rude behavior.

Example Expressions

tolerate no nonsense

Synonyms

endure, bear, accept, allow, permit, withstand

Entry 1

endure, bear, accept, allow

Entry 2

endure, accept, allow, permit, withstand

Antonyms

reject, refuse, prohibit, forbid, oppose

Entry 1

reject, refuse, prohibit, forbid

Entry 2

reject, oppose, forbid

Collocations

tolerate behavior, zero tolerance, tolerate pain, cannot tolerate, religious tolerance, tolerate noise, tolerate mistakes, refuse to tolerate

Entry 1

tolerate behavior, zero tolerance, tolerate pain, cannot tolerate, religious tolerance

Entry 2

tolerate behavior, tolerate noise, tolerate mistakes, refuse to tolerate