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forbear

verb

/fɔːˈbɛər/

Meaning

To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.

She forbore from commenting on his mistake.

forbear to do something

refrain, abstain, withhold, restrain, endure

indulge, act

forbear from, forbear doing, forbear to

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Obstruct or delay the progress of something.

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

To supply land or crops with water by artificial means.

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see