tolerance
intermediateB2/ˈtɒlərəns/ · tol-er-ance
The ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Meanings
The ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.
ایسی صلاحیت یا رضامندی جو کسی کے پسندیدہ یا متفق نہ ہونے والے خیالات یا رویوں کو قبول کرنے کی ہو۔
برداشت
bardasht
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Common Collocations
- cultural tolerance
- tolerance towards others
- tolerance in society
Example Sentences
Tolerance is essential for a harmonious society.
برداشت ایک ہم آہنگ معاشرے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Bardasht aik hum aahang muashray ke liye zaroori hai.
She showed great tolerance for different opinions.
اس نے مختلف آراء کے لیے بڑی برداشت کا مظاہرہ کیا۔
Us ne mukhtalif araa ke liye bari bardasht ka muzahira kiya.
The community thrives on mutual tolerance and respect.
معاشرے کی ترقی باہمی برداشت اور احترام پر منحصر ہے۔
Muashrey ki taraqqi bahami bardasht aur ehteram par munhasir hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of tolerance as the bridge connecting people with different views.
Imagine a diverse group of people holding hands under a rainbow.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; it is for this one we live, and for this one we die.
— Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
برداشت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Bardasht ka phal meetha hota hai.
The fruit of tolerance is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "tolerantia" — forbearance, endurance
First known use: 15th century
The word 'tolerance' has been adopted into English from Latin, where it signified the ability to endure pain or hardship. Over time, it evolved to encompass the acceptance of differing views and practices.