Forbear (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), for·bore [fawr-bawr], /fɔrˈbɔr/, for·borne [fawr-bawrn], /fɔrˈbɔrn/, for·bear·ing.
  1. to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
  2. to keep back; withhold.
  3. to endure.
verb (used without object), for·bore [fawr-bawr], /fɔrˈbɔr/, for·borne [fawr-bawrn], /fɔrˈbɔrn/, for·bear·ing.
  1. to refrain; hold back.
  2. to be patient or self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation.
verb -bears, -bearing, -bore or -borne
  1. to cease or refrain (from doing something)
  2. to tolerate or endure (misbehaviour, mistakes, etc)
noun
  1. a variant spelling of forebear
Forbear (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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