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English to English adjective
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showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others |  | source: wordnet30
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Inclined to tolerate; favoring toleration; forbearing; indulgent. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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tolerant and forgiving under provocation | | Example: our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
source: wordnet30
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showing or characterized by broad-mindedness | | Example: a broad political stance
generous and broad sympathies
a liberal newspaper
tolerant of his opponent's opinions
source: wordnet30
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able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress | | Example: the plant is tolerant of saltwater
these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided
the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
source: wordnet30
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showing the capacity for endurance | | Example: injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving
a man patient of distractions
source: wordnet30
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