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tolerant
adjective(tol-er-ant)
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
Synonyms: broad, large-minded, liberal,
Examples:
Tolerant of his opponent's opinions.
tolerant
adjective(tol-er-ant)
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
Synonyms: kind,
tolerant
adjective(tol-er-ant)
able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
Synonyms: resistant,
Examples:
The plant is tolerant of saltwater.
These fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided.
tolerant
adjective(tol-er-ant)
showing the capacity for endurance
Synonyms: patient of,
Examples:
Injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving.
tolerant
adjective(tol-er-ant)
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
Antonyms: intolerant,

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