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- pronunciation:
- ta
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rnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
willing to tolerate the beliefs, characteristics, or acts of others.
The new ruler was more tolerant of different faiths than his predecessor.Why is she so tolerant of her children's bad behavior?He's highly opinionated, and he's never been tolerant of other people's views.The community was never initially tolerant with regard to newcomers, but eventually the neighborhood absorbed them.- synonyms:
- broad-minded, liberal, open-minded, understanding
- antonyms:
- illiberal, intolerant, narrow-minded, small-minded
- similar words:
- broad, charitable, forbearing, largehearted, lenient, magnanimous
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| definition 2: |
able to accept adverse conditions or effects.
These plants are quite tolerant of drought.- synonyms:
- hardy
- antonyms:
- intolerant, rebellious
- similar words:
- patient, resistant, robust, rugged
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| related words: |
easy, elastic, equitable, free, gracious, indulgent, large, meek, open, passive, soft, sparing, unbiased |
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| derivation: |
tolerantly (adv.) |
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