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forbear


Main Entry: 1for·bear
Pronunciation: \fr-ˈber, fər-\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): for·bore \-ˈbr\; for·borne \-ˈbrn\; for·bear·ing
Etymology: Middle English forberen, from Old English forberan to endure, do without, from for- + beran to bear
Date: before 12th century

transitive verb 1 obsolete : to do without
2 : to hold oneself back from especially with an effort <forbore mentioning the incident>
3 obsolete : to leave alone : shun <forbear his presence — Shakespeare>intransitive verb 1 : hold back, abstain <have forborne from taking part in any controversy — Abraham Lincoln>
2 : to control oneself when provoked : be patient

for·bear·er noun


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