tolerere — meaning in English

English meaning

• abide verb To accept and follow a rule, decision, or agreement (used with "by").
• tolerate verb To allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.

Senses

tolerere is used for these senses in English:

• abide (transitive) To bear patiently. [from late 15th c.]
• tolerate (transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.

abide — full definition

1. verb To accept and follow a rule, decision, or agreement (used with "by").
2. verb To tolerate or put up with something, especially in negative statements.
3. verb (literary) To remain or continue in a place; to stay.

tolerate — full definition

1. verb To allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.
2. verb To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.

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