Tolerating Meaning in English
word · lemma: tolerate
ˈtɑɫɝˌeɪtɪŋ
TAH-luh-ray-ting
tˈɒləɹˌeɪtɪŋ
TOL-uh-ray-ting
Definition
Allowing something unpleasant or annoying to happen without complaining or stopping it; accepting something difficult or different.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or neutral settings. Common phrases: 'tolerating bad behavior,' 'tolerating pain.' Not as strong/emotional as 'enduring.' 'Tolerating' often suggests putting up with something reluctantly.
Spanish: tolerando - soportandoPortuguese (BR): tolerando - aguentandoPortuguese (PT): tolerando - suportandoChinese (Simplified): 容忍 - 忍受Chinese (Traditional): 容忍 - 忍受Hindi: सहन करना - बर्दाश्त करनाArabic: يتحمل - يتسامح معBengali: সহ্য করা - মেনে নেওয়াRussian: терпеть - выноситьJapanese: 我慢する - 許容するVietnamese: chịu đựng - chấp nhậnKorean: 참다 - 용인하다Turkish: katlanmak - tolere etmekUrdu: برداشت کرنا - برداشت میں رکھناIndonesian: menoleransi - bertahan
Example Sentences
She is tolerating the noise from the construction next door.
basic
I am tolerating this pain until I see a doctor.
basic
He is not tolerating spicy food very well.
basic
I'm just tolerating his bad jokes to be polite.
natural
How long are you planning on tolerating this situation?
natural
People are getting tired of tolerating delays every single day.
natural