Tolerate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑləˌreɪt/

Definitions of tolerate

verb to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference

Example Sentences

A1 I cannot tolerate spicy food.

A2 She can tolerate criticism very well.

B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.

B2 I find it difficult to tolerate his constant complaining.

C1 As a leader, you must learn to tolerate different opinions.

C2 The professor could not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty.

Examples of tolerate in a Sentence

formal In a professional setting, it is important to tolerate differing opinions.

informal I can't tolerate spicy food, it's just not for me.

slang I can't tolerate drama, it's so exhausting.

figurative Sometimes we have to learn to tolerate the storms in life before we can see the rainbow.

Grammatical Forms of tolerate

• past tense: tolerated
• plural: tolerates
• comparative: more tolerant
• superlative: most tolerant
• present tense: tolerate
• future tense: will tolerate
• perfect tense: have tolerated
• continuous tense: tolerating
• singular: tolerates
• positive degree: tolerate
• infinitive: to tolerate
• gerund: tolerating
• participle: tolerated

Origin and Evolution of tolerate

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tolerate' has its origin in Latin, derived from the word 'toleratus' meaning 'endured or tolerated'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tolerate' has evolved to encompass the idea of accepting or allowing something that one may not necessarily agree with or like. It has also come to signify a sense of endurance or patience in dealing with unpleasant or difficult situations.