forbear
verb (used with object)
to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
are forbearing
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present progressiveof forbear.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It is more than ever hateful to me to ask a favour of you, just because you are forbearing and generous.
From The Far Horizon by Lucas Malet
