Dutch Meaning of forbear

verdragen

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Definitions and Meaning of forbear in English

Wordnet

forbear (n)

a person from whom you are descended

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forbear (v)

refrain from doing

resist doing something

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forbear (n.)

An ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural.

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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.

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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.

FAQs About the word forbear

verdragen

a person from whom you are descended, refrain from doing, resist doing somethingAn ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural., To refrain from proceeding

vermijden,(beletten),zich onthouden (van),afzweren,zich onthouden (van),ontkennen,afzien van,afzien van,weigeren,mijden

Buigen,toegeven aan,indienen (bij),bezwijken (voor),overgeven (aan),toegeven aan,capituleren,erkennen (aan),toestemmen,zwichten voor (iemand/iets)

forbathe => baden, forbare => onthouden, forbade => verbood, forayer => speurder, foray into => uitstap in,