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Collocations for tolerance - noun

1. able to tolerate other opinions, actions, etc.

ADJECTIVE

great
The policy required greater tolerance of foreigners.
political, racial, religious
zero (of crime)
Howard County has a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol use by teenagers.

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… OF TOLERANCE

degree, level

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VERB + tolerance

have
show
learn
foster, preach, promote, teach (sb)

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PREPOSITION

tolerance for
He has no tolerance for people who are not like him.
tolerance of
a plea for greater tolerance of religious diversity
tolerance towards/toward
She was showing greater tolerance towards/toward her younger sister than before.

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PHRASES

a lack of tolerance
Your lack of tolerance is disappointing.

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2. ability to suffer pain, cold, etc.

ADJECTIVE

high, low
decreased, increased
pain
drought, heat, stress, etc.
We group plants according to their light and heat tolerances.

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… OF TOLERANCE

level

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VERB + tolerance

have
develop, improve, increase

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tolerance + NOUN

level

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PREPOSITION

tolerance for
He proved his high tolerance for pain.
tolerance to
Tolerance to alcohol decreases with age.

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