tolerate

US /ˈtɑ:ləreɪt/

UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/

B1

verb

  • To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
  • To be able to survive under specific conditions
  • To allow something that you do not particularly agree with.
  • To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference.
  • To be able to take (a drug or other substance) without adverse effects.
  • To let people do, say or believe what they wish
  • To be able to drink (e.g. alcohol) without effects