tolerate

verb

allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition

recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Roots

tolerotoler- · Latin · endure

Synonyms for tolerate

endurev sufferv abidev allowv condonev acceptv standv bearv permitv sustainv

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Where does tolerate come from?

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