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Meaning of
forbear
in English
forbear
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Plural
forbears
Past Tense
forbore
Past Participle
forborne
Participle Verb
forbearing
Third Person Singular
forbears
Definitions
Verb
to
control
oneself
when
provoked
;
remain
calm
She
tried
to
forbear
from
responding
to
the
insult
.
to
keep
away
or
avoid
something
;
abstain
The
company
will
forbear
from
investing
in
the
failing
project
.
to
pause
or
delay
action
;
refrain
temporarily
The
manager
asked
employees
to
forbear
from
discussing
the
confidential
matter
.