Tolerate - translation, pronunciation and examples
tolerate
endure
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When to use tolerate
Путешественникам часто приходится терпеть шумные уличные фестивали в других странах.
В некоторых культурах людям приходится терпеть долгие семейные обеды с множеством тостов и речей.
tolerate usage examples
Путешественникам часто приходится терпеть шумные уличные фестивали в других странах.
Visitors often have to tolerate noisy street festivals when they travel to other countries.
В некоторых культурах людям приходится терпеть долгие семейные обеды с множеством тостов и речей.
In some cultures, people must tolerate long family meals with many toasts and speeches.
Similar words
Neutral, general verb meaning to allow something unpleasant to exist or continue without interference.
Slightly more formal than 'tolerate'; emphasizes enduring or carrying something unpleasant.
Common in expressions like 'can't stand'; colloquial and strong in emotional tone (often used in negative form).
Colloquial and stronger; often used negatively ('can't stomach') to mean cannot tolerate something on an emotional or moral level.
Often means to acknowledge or come to terms with something; can overlap with 'tolerate' but lacks the idea of irritation or permission.
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What's the difference between tolerate / bear / stand / stomach / accept / cope with
Neutral, general verb meaning to allow something unpleasant to exist or continue without interference.
I can tolerate a bit of noise while I'm studying.
Я могу терпеть немного шума, пока учусь.
Slightly more formal than 'tolerate'; emphasizes enduring or carrying something unpleasant.
I can't bear the pain from that injury.
Я не могу терпеть (выносить) боль от той травмы.
Common in expressions like 'can't stand'; colloquial and strong in emotional tone (often used in negative form).
I can't stand rude customers.
Я не выношу грубых клиентов (не могу терпеть).
Colloquial and stronger; often used negatively ('can't stomach') to mean cannot tolerate something on an emotional or moral level.
I can't stomach his constant complaining.
Я не могу терпеть (переварить) его постоянные жалобы.
Often means to acknowledge or come to terms with something; can overlap with 'tolerate' but lacks the idea of irritation or permission.
He accepted the changes even though he didn't like them.
Он принял изменения, хотя они ему не нравились (смирился с ними).
Implies actively managing or handling a difficult situation rather than merely tolerating it.
She's coping with the increased workload well.
Она справляется с возросшей нагрузкой.
Expresses passive acceptance or resignation to something inevitable; implies giving up hope of change.
He resigned himself to the fact that the project would be delayed.
Он смирился с тем фактом, что проект будет отложен.
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How to pronounce tolerate and what this word means
tolerate translation: терпеть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tolerate
/ˈtɒləreɪt/
tolerate translation
терпеть
tolerate examples
Visitors often have to tolerate noisy street festivals when they travel to other countries.
tolerate transcription
/ˈtɒləreɪt/, /ˈtɑlɚeɪt/
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tolerate meaning: what does it mean?
endure
tolerate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tolerate is pronounced as /ˈtɒləreɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tolerate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Visitors often have to tolerate noisy street festivals when they travel to other countries. Translation: Путешественникам часто приходится терпеть шумные уличные фестивали в других странах.
Is tolerate part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, tolerate (терпеть) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tolerate part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, tolerate (терпеть) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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