English

tolerate

ˈtɑləˌreɪt, ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt, ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt, ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt
Meaning: to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt, ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt, ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base tolerate
3rd person singular present tolerates
Present participle tolerating
Past tolerated
Will future will tolerate
Going-to future going to tolerate
Imperative negative don't tolerate / do not tolerate

Example

They will tolerate the heat.
They will tolerate the heat.

Usage Notes

Used when accepting something unpleasant or disagreement without trying to stop it.

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