tol·er·ate 
/ˈtɑ:ləˌreɪt/ verb
tol·er·ates; tol·er·at·ed; tol·er·ating /ˈtɑ:ləˌreɪt/ verb [+ obj] 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. ▪ The government cannot tolerate lawlessness. ▪ How can you tolerate such laziness? 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.
▪ Our teacher will not tolerate bad grammar. ▪ Racist or sexist behavior will not be tolerated. ▪ I can't tolerate that noise. ▪ The government cannot tolerate lawlessness. ▪ How can you tolerate such laziness?
▪ These plants tolerate drought well.
▪ I don't like my boss, but I tolerate him.
— tol·er·a·tion /ˌtɑ:ləˈreɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ religious toleration
/ˌtɑ:ləˈreɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ religious toleration
