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forbear
[ fawr-bair ]
verb (used with object)
- to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
- to keep back; withhold.
- Obsolete. to endure.
verb (used without object)
- to refrain; hold back.
- to be patient or self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation.
forbear
2/ fɔːˈbɛə /
verb
- whenintr, often foll by from or an infinitive to cease or refrain (from doing something)
- archaic.to tolerate or endure (misbehaviour, mistakes, etc)
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Derived Forms
- forˈbearer, noun
- forˈbearingly, adverb
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Other Words From
- 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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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of forbear1
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Example Sentences
But—and I forbear to lead up to it artistically—I dissever myself from your chariot wheels.
And thou shalt speak my words to them, if perhaps they will hear, and forbear: for they provoke me to anger.
Georgie could not forbear a smile, while Lucy burst into inextinguishable peals of silvery laughter.
Can they stand still when everything is in motion, when everything is stirring, and forbear running whither every one runs?
Nor can any right-minded man forbear his tribute to the good which Socialistic agitation has done.
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