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TomJ Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Q24: 'put up with something', 'stand something', and 'tolerate something'
Hello,
Would you please tell me if there is any difference in their meanings?
- I cannot stand this insult.
- I cannot put up with this insult.
- I cannot tolerate this insult.
Thank you.
Would you please tell me if there is any difference in their meanings?
- I cannot stand this insult.
- I cannot put up with this insult.
- I cannot tolerate this insult.
Thank you.
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TomJ Would you please tell me if there is any difference in their meanings? I see no real difference in meaning. It's possible that 'stand' (= 'endure') is marginally more passive (meaning less a preliminary to aggressive reaction) than the others.
- TomJ Would you please tell me if there is any difference in their meanings?
- I see no real difference in meaning.
- It's possible that 'stand' (= 'endure') is marginally more passive (meaning less a preliminary to aggressive reaction) than the others.
- 'Tolerate' is more formal.
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TomJWould you please tell me if there is any difference in their meanings?I see no real difference in meaning. It's possible that 'stand' (= 'endure') is marginally more passive (meaning less a preliminary to aggressive reaction) than the others. 'Tolerate' is more formal.
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