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tolerate vs respect

respect vs tolerate

tolerate is not a noun while respect is a noun.

tolerate and respect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tolerate No No Yes No
respect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, respect is a hypernym of tolerate; that is, respect is a word with a broader meaning than tolerate:
  • tolerate: recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
  • respect: show respect towards
Other hypernyms of tolerate include abide by, honor, honour, observe.
tolerate (noun) respect (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
tolerate (verb) respect (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant regard highly; think much of
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting show respect towards
have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
Difference between tolerate and respect

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