How to Use "Patience" with Example Sentences

patience (n): ability to wait for a long period of time without getting upset or angry

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Used with verbs:

"She lacks patience when dealing with other people."
(lacks, runs out of, loses, has)

"We appreciate your patience."
(appreciate, ask for)

"Working at a hospital requires patience and understanding."
(requires, takes)

"My patience with you is wearing thin."
(be + wearing thin, be + running out)

"Parents should try to keep their patience."
(keep)

"I am running out of patience with him."
(be + running out, be + out)

Used with adjectives:

"I have little patience for rude people."
(little)

"My teacher has great patience for misbehaving children."
(great)

Used with prepositions:

"I have no patience for lazy people."
(for)

"She treats the kids with patience."
(with)