tolerate

Universal Words verb 1 to allow sb to do sth that you do not agree with or like SYNPUTUPWITH: [VN] Their relationship was tolerated but not encouraged. * This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated. * [V-ing] She refused to tolerate being called a liar. [also VN-ing] 2 [VN] to accept sb/sth that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining SYNPUTUPWITH: There is a limit to what one person can tolerate. * I don't know how you tolerate that noise! 3 [VN] to be able to be affected by a drug, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed: She tolerated the chemotherapy well. * Few plants will tolerate sudden changes in temperature.