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tolerate in Dutch

tolerate in Dutch is dulden, tolereren, gedogen — tolerate means to allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.

tolerate in Dutch

dulden
verb
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
tolereren
verb
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
gedogen
verb
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
toelaten
verb
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
verdragen
verb
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.

What does "tolerate" mean?

  1. verb To allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.
    "The manager wouldn't tolerate lateness from any of the staff."
  2. verb To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.
    "She could barely tolerate the smell of the chemicals."
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tolerate in a sentence

  • The manager wouldn't tolerate lateness from any of the staff.
  • I can tolerate a bit of noise, but not all night long.
  • She could barely tolerate the smell of the chemicals.

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What is "tolerate" in Dutch?

"tolerate" in Dutch is dulden, tolereren, gedogen. tolerate means: To allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.

How do you use "tolerate" in a sentence?

Example: "The manager wouldn't tolerate lateness from any of the staff." In Dutch, "tolerate" is dulden, tolereren, gedogen.

Are there other ways to say "tolerate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "tolerate": dulden, tolereren, gedogen, toelaten, verdragen.

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