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- pronunciation:
- ta
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- 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 neighborhood was never initially tolerant toward newcomers, but eventually it 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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