TOLERATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)

Example: We must tolerate the religions of others

Categories: Respect, Honor, Honour, Abide by, Observe

Part of speech: Verb

have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition

Example: The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him

Categories: Suffer, Endure

The word "tolerate" comes from Latin tolerātus. Many other languages have similar words:

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.