tolerant
intermediateB2/ˈtɒlərənt/ · tol-er-ant
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
Meanings
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
ایسی رائے یا رویے کی موجودگی کو برداشت کرنے کا ارادہ دکھانا جس سے کوئی ضروری طور پر متفق نہ ہو۔
بردبار
bardbar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- tolerant attitude
- tolerant society
- tolerant behavior
Example Sentences
Being tolerant allows us to coexist with people from different cultures.
بردبار ہونا ہمیں مختلف ثقافتوں کے لوگوں کے ساتھ رہنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔
Bardbar hona humein mukhtalif saqafat ke logon ke sath rehne ki ijaazat deta hai.
A tolerant mind is essential for a harmonious community.
ایک برداشت کرنے والا دماغ ایک ہارمونیس کمیونٹی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Aik bardasht karne wala dimaag aik harmonious community ke liye zaroori hai.
He is known for his tolerant views on different religions.
وہ مختلف مذاہب پر اپنے بردبار نظریات کے لئے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Woh mukhtalif mazaahib par apne bardbar nazariyat ke liye jaana jaata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'tolerant' person as someone who can bear more than others.
Imagine a bridge connecting two different sides, symbolizing acceptance and unity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بندے کی اچھائی میں بھلائی ہے باقی، / نہ ہو تنگ نظر، تیرا افکار ہے سچائی ہے.
Banday ki achhai mein bhalaai hai baqi, / Na ho tang nazar, tera afkaar hai sachai hai.
In a man's goodness lies a wealth of kindness, / Be not narrow-minded, your thoughts reveal the truth.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بردباری سے بڑی کوئی دولت نہیں.
Bardbari se bari koi daulat nahi.
There is no wealth greater than tolerance.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "tolerans" — to bear, endure
First known use: 15th century
The word 'tolerant' derived from the Latin 'tolerare', which means to endure or to bear. It has evolved to emphasize the concept of acceptance and openness to different beliefs or practices.