verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reward, forgive, tolerate

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Example Sentences

Example:The teacher rewarded the students with extra recess time for good behavior.

Definition:to give a prize to someone for good behavior or a good result.

From reward

Example:The parent forgave the child for the broken vase after the child admitted to it.

Definition:to stop feeling anger or resentment toward (a person who has done something wrong).

From forgive

Example:The school board decided to tolerate the use of electronic devices in the classroom, despite some concerns about distraction.

Definition:to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice (of something disapproved of or considered wrong)

From tolerate