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Tolerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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tolerating

 

[ ˈtɒləreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

interpersonal relationships

Tolerating means allowing something that you dislike or disagree with to exist or occur without interference. It involves showing patience and acceptance towards something or someone, despite not approving of it.

Synonyms

accepting, enduring, putting up with

Examples of usage

  • He was tolerating his noisy neighbors because he didn't want to cause any conflicts.
  • She was tolerating her colleague's rude behavior in order to maintain a peaceful work environment.
  • I have a hard time tolerating injustice and discrimination.
  • We need to learn the art of tolerating differences in opinions to foster a harmonious society.

Translations

Translations of the word "tolerating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tolerando

🇮🇳 सहन करना

🇩🇪 tolerieren

🇮🇩 menoleransi

🇺🇦 терпіння

🇵🇱 tolerowanie

🇯🇵 耐える (taeru)

🇫🇷 tolérer

🇪🇸 tolerar

🇹🇷 tolerans göstermek

🇰🇷 참다 (chamda)

🇸🇦 تحمل (tahammul)

🇨🇿 tolerování

🇸🇰 tolerovanie

🇨🇳 容忍 (róngrěn)

🇸🇮 toleriranje

🇮🇸 umburðarlyndi

🇰🇿 төзу

🇬🇪 ტოლერანტობა (tolerantoba)

🇦🇿 tolerantlıq

🇲🇽 tolerar

Etymology

The word 'tolerating' originates from the Latin word 'toleratus', which means 'endured' or 'suffered'. The concept of toleration has a long history in philosophy and politics, with thinkers such as John Locke and Voltaire discussing the importance of tolerance in society. Tolerating is seen as a crucial aspect of human interaction, promoting understanding and coexistence despite differences.

See also: tolerability.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,328, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.