forbear
to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
to keep back; withhold.
Obsolete. to endure.
to refrain; hold back.
to be patient or self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation.
Origin of forbear
1Other words for forbear
Other words from forbear
- for·bear·er, noun
- for·bear·ing·ly, adverb
- non·for·bear·ing, adjective
- non·for·bear·ing·ly, adverb
- un·for·bear·ing, adjective
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How to use forbear in a sentence
We must all be profoundly grateful for the magnificent achievements of our forbearers in this century.
British Dictionary definitions for forbear (1 of 2)
/ (fɔːˈbɛə) /
(when intr, often foll by from or an infinitive) to cease or refrain (from doing something)
archaic to tolerate or endure (misbehaviour, mistakes, etc)
Origin of forbear
1Derived forms of forbear
- forbearer, noun
- forbearingly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for forbear (2 of 2)
/ (ˈfɔːˌbɛə) /
a variant spelling of forebear
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