Meaning of the word tolerant in English
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tolerant
US /ˈtɑː.lɚ.ənt/
UK /ˈtɑː.lɚ.ənt/
Adjective
1.
showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with, without interfering
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She is very tolerant of different cultures.
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We need to be more tolerant of each other's views.
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2.
able to withstand or endure something
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These plants are very tolerant of drought conditions.
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The new drug is well tolerant by most patients.
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