forbear

[US]/fɔːˈbeə(r)/
[UK]/fɔːrˈber/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to restrain oneself from reacting to something; to hold back
vi. to exercise self-control and restraint
n. ancestor

Phrases & Collocations

forbearance

bear and forbear

Example Sentences

Theda could not forbear a smile.

can't forbear criticizing their ineptitude.

Ghost unlaid forbear thee!

I could not forbear smiling.

I forbear to go into details.

forbear replying.See Synonyms at refrain 1

The wounded man could not forbear to cry out.

The fans could not forbear crying out at the wonderful goal.

We begged him to forbear.

He forbear from take any further action.

I cannot forbear from expressing my opinion about your recent mistakes.

Thou green-crested lapwing, thy screaming forbear,

seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression; was longanimous in the face of suffering.

His wife has a forbearing nature; she accepts trouble with a smile.

He has a forbearing nature; he accepts trouble with a smile.

Be all gods and their offspring invoked to grant that this empire and this city flourish forever and never cease until stones float upon the sea and trees forbear to sprout in the springtide.

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