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Tolerate vs Thankful - What's the difference?

tolerate | thankful |

As a verb tolerate

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

As an adjective thankful is

showing appreciation or gratitude.

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

    thankful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
  • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
  • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness