LoginTolerate vs. Endure
These two verbs are synonyms but they differ in their intensity and object. This lesson will tell you about their differences.
Both 'tolerate' and 'endure' mean to accept or put up with something unpleasant or difficult. However, 'endure' emphasizes the ability to persist difficult circumstances for a long period of time without giving up. This lesson will clarify this difference in more detail.
Duration and Intensity
'Tolerate' refers to the ability to bear or accept something that is difficult or unpleasant without complaining or taking action to remove or change the situation. It implies putting up with something that is disagreeable or outside one's preference and happens frequently. 'Endure', on the other hand, emphasizes the ability to withstand or persist through difficult or challenging circumstances, often involving continuous or intense hardship. It implies a sense of resilience or determination in the face of difficulties.
She has a severe allergy to cats and cannot
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They
As you can see, 'endure' is used when a difficult situation continues for a long time.
The patient
Difference in Object
The object of 'tolerate' is typically an action that is frequently repeated and causes annoyance or difficulty for the subject. The object of 'endure', however, is usually a state or condition that continues for a long time and causes hardships for the subject.
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The team
You cannot 'tolerate' a training camp as it is not a specific action that causes annoyance, rather it is a prolonged state.
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