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forbear - Dictionary definition and meaning for forbear

FORBEAR

listen
  • (noun) a person from whom you are descended

    synonyms : forebear
  • (verb) resist doing something

    "He refrained from hitting him back", "she could not forbear weeping"

    synonyms : refrain

    "Prime Minister asks industry to refrain from job cuts" -added by sradha_inlas

  • (verb) refrain from doing

    "she forbore a snicker"

    synonyms : hold back

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for forbear

  • (Tag: From grizzly bear country - (Montana USA)) We must be willing to wait patiently FOR the BEAR to leave as we stay tucked in a tight ball face down with our hands covering the backs of our necks.

    added by Marise    editEdit Mnemonic

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