Definition of tolerates

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  • tolerates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • tolerates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • tolerates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of tolerates

  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant (verb)

    Examples

    1. he learned to tolerate the heat

    Synonyms

    1. abide
    2. bear
    3. brook
    4. digest
    5. endure
    6. put up
    7. stand
    8. stick out
    9. stomach
    10. suffer
    11. support
  • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb)

    Examples

    1. We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital

    Synonyms

    1. allow
    2. permit
  • have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition (verb)

    Examples

    1. The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him
  • recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) (verb)

    Examples

    1. We must tolerate the religions of others

See definition of tolerates in Merriam Webster