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Definition of Forbear
1. Noun. A person from whom you are descended.
Exact synonyms: Forebear
Generic synonyms: Ancestor, Antecedent, Ascendant, Ascendent, Root
Specialized synonyms: Grandparent, Great Grandparent
Generic synonyms: Ancestor, Antecedent, Ascendant, Ascendent, Root
Specialized synonyms: Grandparent, Great Grandparent
2. Verb. Refrain from doing. "She forbore a snicker"
3. Verb. Resist doing something. "She could not forbear weeping"
Exact synonyms: Refrain
Specialized synonyms: Leave, Leave Alone, Leave Behind, Let It Go, Abstain, Save, Spare, Hold Back, Help, Help Oneself, Stand By, Sit Out
Derivative terms: Forbearance
Antonyms: Act
Specialized synonyms: Leave, Leave Alone, Leave Behind, Let It Go, Abstain, Save, Spare, Hold Back, Help, Help Oneself, Stand By, Sit Out
Derivative terms: Forbearance
Antonyms: Act
Definition of Forbear
1. n. An ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural.
2. v. i. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
3. v. t. To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up; as, to forbear the use of a word of doubtful propriety.
Definition of Forbear
1. to refrain from [v -BORE or -BARE, -BORNE, -BEARING, -BEARS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Forbear
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