patient
Translation
patient
Examples
You need to be patient with children.
You need to be patient with children.
Grammar Patterns
to be patient ((with sb./sth.)) to be able to accept delays or problems without becoming annoyed You need to be patient with children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forbearing, long-suffering; Antonyms: impatient
Etymology
From Latin 'patiens', meaning 'suffering, enduring'.
Memory Tips
A doctor's 'patient' (noun) needs to be 'patient' (adjective) while waiting.