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Learner’s Word of the Day
March 19

The girl can't tolerate her brother's yelling.
tolerate  /ˈtɑːləˌreɪt/ verb

[+ object]

1 : to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done



Our teacher will not tolerate bad grammar.


Racist or sexist behavior will not be tolerated.


I can't tolerate that noise.



2 : to experience (something harmful or unpleasant) without being harmed



These plants tolerate drought well.



3 : to accept the feelings, behavior, or beliefs of (someone)



I don't like my boss, but I tolerate him.