Dictionary Check: tolerate
"tolerate" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Example:
"I cannot bear his constant criticism"
verb
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
Example:
"We must tolerate the religions of others"
verb
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
Example:
"The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him"
verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Example:
"We don't allow dogs here"
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