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tolerate

/ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/
Meanings
  • verb

    allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something) despite objection; endure a difficult or objectionable situation, person, or thing.

    - "Despite her dislike for public speaking, she managed to tolerate it."
    - "The new neighbor's loud music was intolerable, but they couldn't do anything about it."
    - "He couldn't tolerate the smell of burnt food."
  • verb

    accept or allow the presence, behavior, or beliefs of (someone) that one does not necessarily agree with.

    - "As a teacher, it's important to tolerate different learning styles."
    - "We need to tolerate each other's differences to build a strong community."
    - "It's essential to tolerate opposing viewpoints in a democratic society."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/



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Synonyms

accept , bear , brook , endure , live with , put up with
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tolerate
endure , oblige , persevere , sustain
Variants
List of all variants of tolerate that leads to same result
tolerate , tolerated , tolerates , tolerating , tolerative , tolerator , tolerators
Forms
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tolerated, tolerating, intolerable

Etymology
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From the Latin tolerare, meaning 'to endure, to put up with'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'tolerance' was first used in English in the 14th century.

  2. The United Nations International Day for Tolerance is observed on November 16.

  3. The 'Tolerance Monument' in Budapest, Hungary, is a symbol of tolerance and unity, featuring a hand reaching out to touch the hand of another person from a different ethnicity or religion.

Related Concepts
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  1. Acceptance: The act of accepting or receiving something. In the context of tolerance, acceptance refers to acknowledging and respecting differences.

  2. Diversity: The presence of variety in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences. Tolerance is essential in promoting and celebrating diversity.

  3. Pluralism: The recognition and respect for the existence and rights of multiple cultures, religions, and belief systems. Pluralism is a form of tolerance that celebrates diversity and encourages coexistence.

Culture
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Tolerance is a fundamental human value that has been explored in various aspects of culture. Tolerance is a central theme in literature, art, music, and philosophy. In literature, works such as 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee explore the importance of tolerance and acceptance. In art, works such as 'The Parable of the Good Samaritan' by El Greco and 'The Tolerance Monument' in Budapest depict the concept of tolerance. In music, songs like 'Imagine' by John Lennon and 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye promote tolerance and unity.

How to Memorize "tolerate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the word 'tolerate' written out in bold letters. Visualize the 'l' and the 'a' in 'tolerate' as two people standing next to each other, tolerating each other's presence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tolerate' with the image of a bridge. Just as a bridge connects two sides, tolerance connects and unites people despite their differences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tolerate: Two People Living In Respect And Tolerance Everyday' to remember the meaning of the word.

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