Tolerate Definition
tolerate
verb
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
- recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others); "We must tolerate the religions of others"
- have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition; "The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him"
- allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting; "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"
"Tolerate" in song lyrics
See how tolerate is used in real songs:
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"We will not tolerate"
Freestyle Fellowship — Tolerate -
"Cause me gettin burnt or hurt, won't be tolerate"
Lords of the Underground f/ Da Brat — One Day -
"She could serve me pain all night and I could tolerate"
Pharoahe Monch — The Light
Words that rhyme with tolerate
Usage tips for "tolerate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tolerate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tolerate to find words that pair well.