The doctor listened patiently to the patient.

Meaning: The doctor was very understanding and listened to everything the patient had to say without interrupting.

Choice of Words: Patiently means to be calm and understanding while waiting for something. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying. When you put them together, it means the doctor was calm and understanding while paying attention to what the patient was saying.

Alternative Expressions

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