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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