TOLERATE
Scrabble letter values: T1O1L1E1R1A1T1E1 = 8
Definition
- verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant. — synonyms: digest, endure, stick_out, stomach, bear, stand, support, brook
- verb recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others).
- verb have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition.
- verb allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting. — synonyms: allow, permit
Examples
- “I cannot bear his constant criticism”
- “The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks”
- “he learned to tolerate the heat”