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Tolerate vs Putu - What's the difference?

tolerate | putu |

As a verb tolerate

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

As a noun putu is

(south africa) a form of porridge made from maize meal.

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

    Related terms

    * tolerability * tolerable * tolerance * tolerant * toleration

    External links

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    putu

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (South Africa) A form of porridge made from maize meal

    • Derived terms

    * putu pap