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Tolerate vs Accepted - What's the difference?

tolerate | accepted |

As verbs the difference between tolerate and accepted

is that tolerate is to allow (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) to exist or occur without interference while accepted is (accept).

As an adjective accepted is

generally approved, believed, or recognized.

tolerate

English

Verb

(tolerat)
  • To allow (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) to exist or occur without interference.
  • I like the way he plays the guitar, but I can't tolerate his voice when he sings.
    I can tolerate working on Saturdays, but not on Sundays.

    Usage notes

    * This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing) . See

    Synonyms

    * allow, bear, , endure, live with, put up with

    accepted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (accept)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Generally approved, believed, or recognized.