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tolerate vs let

let vs tolerate

tolerate is not a noun while let is a noun.

tolerate and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tolerate No No Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of tolerate; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than tolerate:
  • tolerate: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of tolerate include allow, countenance, permit.
As verbs, let is a hypernym of tolerate; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than tolerate:
  • tolerate: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of tolerate include allow, countenance, permit.
tolerate (noun) let (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
tolerate (verb) let (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant leave unchanged
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition actively cause something to happen
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) consent to, give permission; permit
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between tolerate and let

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