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John Aki Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Words advice please?

Hi,

Could you please advise if these two words are interchangeable, almost have a same meaning here?


I have to tolerate / endure bus delays all the time.

He has to tolerate / endure this chronic illness.

My toleration / endurance of the cold is weak.

Cheers

  

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John Aki bus delays 'endure' seems too dramatic for bus delays. ) I have to tolerate bus delays all the time. I have to put up with bus delays all the time.

  • John Aki bus delays 'endure' seems too dramatic for bus delays.
  • ) I have to tolerate bus delays all the time.
  • I have to put up with bus delays all the time.
  • John Aki this chronic illness 'tolerate' is OK, but 'endure' is better.
  • He has to endure this chronic illness.
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John Akibus delays

'endure' seems too dramatic for bus delays.

('tolerate' tends to be used in less serious situations; 'endure' tends to be used in more serious situations.)

I have to tolerate bus delays all the time.
I have to put up with bus delays all the time.

John Akithis chronic illness

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