A beast to tolerate (4)

I believe the answer is:

bear

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a beast' is the first definition.
(I know that bear is a type of beast)

'to tolerate' is the second definition.
('bear' can be a synonym of 'tolerate')

(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "Endure - mammal" , "Support; share seller" , "Hold up" , "Large carnivore" , "eg Paddington or Yogi" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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