What is a synonym for patient?
Synonyms and near synonyms for the adjective patient include:
- Composed
- Gentle
- Tolerant
- Supportive
- Calm under pressure
Near synonyms for the noun patient include:
- Convalescent
- Sufferer
- Client
- Subject
- Case
On a related note, if you’re not sure if the right word is patient or patience, the adjective “patient” combines with “be” (e.g., “He was very patient and understanding”) and the noun “patience” with “have” (e.g., “I don’t have the patience to be a teacher”).
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