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tolerate vs observe

observe vs tolerate

tolerate and observe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tolerate No No Yes No
observe No No Yes No
As verbs, observe is a hypernym of tolerate; that is, observe is a word with a broader meaning than tolerate:
  • tolerate: recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
  • observe: show respect towards
Other hypernyms of tolerate include abide by, honor, honour, respect.
tolerate (verb) observe (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant stick to correctly or closely
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting make mention of
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition watch attentively
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) observe with care or pay close attention to
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
follow with the eyes or the mind
show respect towards
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to
Difference between tolerate and observe

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