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200+ Words that rhyme with tolerate

Tolerate is a 3-syllable word with 200 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rate, pate, prate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of tolerate

verb
  1. 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"
  2. recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others); "We must tolerate the religions of others"
  3. 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"

1 syllable

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "tolerate" in lyrics

See how tolerate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

oblate
having the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter
pate
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned the top of the head
prate
idle or foolish and irrelevant talk speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
rate
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
trait
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "tolerate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like rate, pate, prate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "tolerate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tolerate?
Words that rhyme with tolerate include: rate, pate, prate, trait, oblate, ornate, relate, update, predate, restate, and 190 more.
How many syllables does tolerate have?
Tolerate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with tolerate?
There are 200 words that rhyme with tolerate: 200 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tolerate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tolerate in songwriting are rate, pate, prate. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with tolerate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tolerate include rate, pate, prate, trait, oblate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rate, pate; 1-syllable: oblate, ornate; 2-syllable: operate, decorate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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