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Tolerance is willingness to accept people, beliefs, or customs that are different from those of one's own group.
Many people came to America seeking tolerance because of their religion. They came from places where they were treated badly because of what they believed.- similar words:
- acceptance, consideration, sympathy, understanding
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When you have tolerance for something, you can take it without it harming or bothering you too much.
Mark has a lot of tolerance for hot weather. He can stay outside much longer than his friends can.Some people have more tolerance for noise than others. Some people complain about noise but others don't mind very much.- similar words:
- patience
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charity, patience |
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