Definition of Tolerate
Tolerate
tol·er·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to allow or accept the occurrence or existence of something that one does not necessarily like or feel comfortable about;
e.g. He could not tolerate her excessive chattering any longer.
(verb)
to endure something that is disliked or not preferred;
e.g. I can tolerate the new medication, but it's not without side effects.
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take it on the chin
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