forbear (Meaning)
forbear (n)
a person from whom you are descended
forbear (v)
refrain from doing
resist doing something
forbear (n.)
An ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural.
forbear (v. i.)
To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
To refuse; to decline; to give no heed.
To control one's self when provoked.
forbear (v. t.)
To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up; as, to forbear the use of a word of doubdtful propriety.
To treat with consideration or indulgence.
To cease from bearing.
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forbear Sentence Examples
- In the depths of adversity, she found solace in the forbearance of her family.
- The teacher showed remarkable forbearance despite the unruly behavior of the students.
- He forbore from expressing his disapproval, hoping to avoid conflict.
- The king's forbearance towards his enemies earned him the title of "the Merciful."
- She had always shown forbearance towards her siblings, even when they tested her patience.
- The judge exercised judicial forbearance in the case, allowing the defendant time to reconsider his plea.
- The elderly woman's forbearance in the face of illness was an inspiration to all who knew her.
- After years of estrangement, the siblings embraced, their past grievances forborne.
- The negotiator exhibited patience and forbearance, understanding the importance of compromise.
- The nation's forbearance during the economic crisis prevented widespread social unrest.
FAQs About the word forbear
a person from whom you are descended, refrain from doing, resist doing somethingAn ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural., To refrain from proceeding
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surrender (to), give in (to), succumb (to), give in (to), yield (to), yield (to), submit (to), surrender (to), bow (to),submit (to)
In the depths of adversity, she found solace in the forbearance of her family.
The teacher showed remarkable forbearance despite the unruly behavior of the students.
He forbore from expressing his disapproval, hoping to avoid conflict.
The king's forbearance towards his enemies earned him the title of "the Merciful."
