tolerate
/ˈtɑːləreɪt/
tol · er · ate
ˈtɑː · lə · reɪt
English Definition
v. put up with, allow
Significado en Español
tolerar, soportar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chịu đựng, khoan dung
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Example Sentence
I can’t tolerate loud noise.
我受不了噪声。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
toler(put up with)+ate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “tolerate”:
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A
endure
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B
reject
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C
forbid
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D
oppose
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A — endure.
“tolerate” means v. put up with, allow
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the busy office, Sarah had to learn how to __________ constant interruptions while maintaining her focus on detailed projects.
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Tolerate
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B
Avoid
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C
Enjoy
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D
Predict
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A — Tolerate.
“tolerate” means v. put up with, allow
Common questions about “tolerate”
What does “tolerate” mean?
tolerate — v. put up with, allow. In Chinese: 容忍，宽容.
How do you pronounce “tolerate”?
tolerate is pronounced /ˈtɑːləreɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tol · er · ate.
How do you use “tolerate” in a sentence?
I can’t tolerate loud noise. (我受不了噪声。)
What are synonyms for “tolerate”?
endure, allow — all close in meaning to tolerate (v. put up with, allow).
Is “tolerate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. tolerate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tolerate”?
toler(put up with)+ate
