Synonyms of tolerates

tolerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of tolerate

1

as in lets

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

my boss simply doesn't tolerate tardiness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lets
• ignores
• allows
• permits
• suffers
• condones
• disregards
• forgives
• puts up with
• overlooks
• indulges
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• excuses
• caters (to)
• brooks
• gives in (to)
• shrugs off
• pardons
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• blocks
• prohibits
• forbids
• constrains
• bars
• inhibits
• discourages
• impedes
• curbs
• interferes (with)
• deters
• frustrates
• holds back

2

as in accepts

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

suffering a terrible headache, the poor woman couldn't tolerate all the noise the neighbors were making

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accepts
• endures
• stands
• handles
• takes
• sustains
• absorbs
• bears
• supports
• wears
• meets
• swallows
• abides
• stands for
• suffers
• goes
• brooks
• sticks out
• countenances
• stomachs
• lives with
• bides
• lumps (it)
• allows
• hacks
• pockets
• permits
• sweats out
• toughs it out
• acquiesces
• respects
• reconciles (to)
• agrees (with or to)
• submits (to)
• yields (to)
• consents (to)
• capitulates
• assents (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• resists
• opposes
• spurns
• declines
• repudiates
• avoids
• turns down
• fights
• escapes
• combats
• misses
• contests
• evades
• eludes
• circumvents
• bypasses
• refrains (from)
• dodges
• abstains (from)
• forbears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tolerates

Kale tolerates light freezes and cold temperatures enhance the flavor of their foliage. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

Holly tolerates mild drought once established. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026

Not to worry though, as bloodroot is a tough-as-nails perennial that comes back year after year even in cool climates and tolerates shade like a champ. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026

Broccoli tolerates partial shade, and shade can actually improve quality. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026

Bigger Harvests From Shady Beds Beyond salad greens, a group of cool-weather vegetables known as brassicas also tolerates less intense sun — and your family probably buys them regularly. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026