Is There a Word Tolerance?

A: Most standard dictionaries define “tolerance” as accepting beliefs or behavior that one may not agree with or approve of. In other words, putting up with them. ... English borrowed “tolerance” in the 15th century from French, but the ultimate source is the Latin tolerāre (to bear with or endure).

What is a better word than tolerance?

Some common synonyms of tolerate are abide, bear, endure, stand, and suffer.

Is there a word tolerate?

verb (used with object), tol·er·at·ed, tol·er·at·ing. to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit. to endure without repugnance; put up with: I can tolerate laziness, but not incompetence.