tolerate
US /ˈtɑ:ləreɪt/
・UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/
B1
verb
- To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- To be able to survive under specific conditions
- To let people do, say or believe what they wish
- To be able to drink (e.g. alcohol) without effects
Examples
Union activity was officially tolerated but strongly discouraged.
people whose eye condition makes it difficult to tolerate bright light