Word Finder - tolerant

definition

Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

example

He's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion.

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Tending to withstand or survive

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These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight.

Do you think he'll be as tolerant of your principles as I am?

In religious matters they were extremely tolerant.

His smile was tolerant.

He was a correct Moslem and tolerant towards Christians and Jews.

I 'm fairly tolerant of most kinds of art.

These vows were at first purely voluntary and temporary; but public opinion naturally grew less and less tolerant of those who, having once formed and published so solemn a resolution, broke it afterwards.

As to foreign relations, he received embassies from Europe and a deputation from the French East India Company; he sought to conciliate the Uzbegs by treating their refugee chiefs with unusual honor and sumptuous hospitality; he kept on good terms with Turkey; he forgave the hostility of a Georgian prince when brought to him a captive; and he was tolerant to all religionsalways regarding Christians with especial favor.

While European slopes are probably a bit more tolerant than those in America, there are resorts in California and Colorado that organize and support events involving naked skiers.

He also needs to be very tolerant of his young companions.

Freeze Resistance - Crops that would normally be killed by a flash freeze may be much more tolerant if you are using the genetically modified seeds.

The key to growing wine grapes successfully in Oregon is that they need to be cold tolerant.

Some parents are demanding, while others are too tolerant.

They were all Puritans, but not all Independents - indeed, at first only the men from Leiden were, and they were throughout more enlightened and tolerant than the men of the other settlements.

Though in most respects a tolerant man, he steadily opposed the movement for Catholic Emancipation.

But in all these cults the Persian gods are perfectly tolerant of other native or foreign divinities; vigorous as was their propagandism, it was yet equally far removed from an attack on other creeds.

To his Christian subjects he was a kind and tolerant ruler.

Subsequently distinguished individuals left home for more tolerant lands.

Thus from 1725 to 1825 a more tolerant and rational belief was developing in New England, and to some extent elsewhere.

Abd-ar-rahman was tolerant, but it is highly probable that he was very indifferent in religion, and it is certain that he was a thorough despot.

We inhabit a civilized, tolerant society proud of a long history of " policing by consent ".

Conversely, the indigenous population was extremely tolerant of other people 's gods.

Ann was equally tolerant when playing bridge, tho she could be scathing of pompousness or uncharitable behavior.

Dependant on level of the shoreline they colonize, they need also to be tolerant to desiccation when uncovered by the tide.

Most, however, are tolerant about the use of staves or wood chips in the vinification process.

Greg doesn't have particularly warm feelings toward either brother, but he grows slightly more tolerant of his siblings as the books progress.

Even parents who are cooperative and tolerant of one another often find themselves facing unexpected roadblocks as they work out housing and visitation arrangements.

There is a small but enthusiastic community of people who like to strip down when they ski, and even those in the ski community who aren't personally comfortable with such activities are typically tolerant of naked skiers.

They usually remain patient and tolerant with children, especially those who they know well.

Some dogs are very allergic to chocolate, and others are more tolerant of it.

Bullmastiffs are usually good with most other pets, and they are very tolerant of children.

Strawberries are not tolerant of salty soil, so avoid planting near roadsides in regions where de-icing salts are used.

Weeping Willow is tolerant of air pollution, making it a good city tree.

You can choose plants that are not frost tolerant if you look at the maturity rates of each one and do a bit of figuring before planting.

Until recently, a man caught in public wearing women's clothes was subject to arrest or worse, but society has grown considerably more tolerant, allowing everyone to express themselves far more freely.

Another advantage is that people with allergies tend to be more tolerant of organic products.

Drought Resistance - Some of the genetic engineering used to make seedlings more resistant to disease has also been used to make seeds more tolerant to fluctuating water climates.

Sage is a good companion to rosemary since both are drought tolerant.

Chemotherapy may also make the body less tolerant of the side effects of other treatments such as radiation therapy.

They also need to help them accept imperfection in themselves and others by being tolerant of it themselves.

Students are also taught that others may have different values systems, and that they must be tolerant of those differences.

Some Scandinavian countries have a clothing optional policy at all beaches, and European countries tend to be more tolerant of nudity overall.

If you live in a part of the country that is less tolerant of your relationship, consider moving.

Writers such as Sharmila Mukherjee have written powerful articles about the issues, and as more Indians live in more tolerant countries such as the U.S. and Great Britan they have formed communities and drawn support from each other.

Although many areas are becoming more tolerant and activists are working to ensure gay parents rights, this is still a topic of debate for some groups and individuals.

Many say that parenting a child with special needs makes them better people, stronger and more loving and tolerant, lending a new and more satisfying perspective to life.

If you're more introverted or the kind of person who's not very tolerant of other people being jerks, steer clear -- it's just not worth the aggravation.

Alas for his father's intentions, the Heralds are notably more tolerant of diversity than the petty landowners.

Some, like salt and apricot kernels, are stronger and well-suited to those who have tolerant skin; others, like brown sugar and rice, are gentler and work wonderfully on those with sensitive skin.

From 1760 owing to the gradual spread of the sceptical spirit and the teaching of Voltaire more tolerant views prevailed.

According to this, Duke Charles Emmanuel of Savoy, who succeeded his more tolerant father in 1580, was determined to reduce the Chablais to the Catholic religion, by peaceful means if possible, by force if necessary.