patience

patience
n
1. composure, containment, aplomb, sang-froid, poise, self-possession; self-control, self-command, equanimity, equilibrium, dispassion, Inf. cool; quiescence, quiet, repose, stillness, calmness, peacefulness, peace; tranquillity, serenity, imperturbability, inexcitability, unflappability, even-temperedness, even temper.
2. forbearance, tolerance, toleration, endurance, sufferance, restraint; leniency, brooking, bearing with [s.o.]; long-suffering, stoicism, resignation; docility, tractability, pliancy, amenability; agreeableness, acquiescence, willingness to go along.
3. stamina, indefatigability, perseverance, singleness of purpose; persistence, staying power, tenacity, Inf. stick-to-it-iveness; assiduity, assiduousness, diligence, constancy.

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