FORBEAR Meaning and
Definition
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Forbear is a transitive verb that refers to the act or process of choosing to refrain from doing or saying something, particularly when faced with provocation, irritation, or impatience. It implies self-control, patience, and tolerance in the face of difficult or challenging situations. When one forbears, they consciously withhold or restrain themselves from taking action or expressing their true feelings.
This term is often associated with showing restraint and discretion, especially in controlling one's anger or frustration. It entails an intentional decision to hold back from reacting impulsively or aggressively. To forbear can also imply the ability to endure hardship or difficulty without complaint or retaliation. It suggests exercising restraint in order to avoid worsening a conflict or confrontation.
Forbearance is commonly regarded as a virtue, reflecting the wisdom of remaining calm and collected under trying circumstances. It emphasizes a mature and thoughtful response to conflict, promoting understanding and peaceful resolution. Forbearing can also pertain to refraining from pursuing a desired outcome, such as refraining from making demands, claims, or taking legal action.
In summary, to forbear means to exercise self-control, patience, and tolerance, choosing not to act or speak impulsively even when annoyed or provoked. It is an act of restraint and discretion, reflecting the ability to endure hardship without complaint or retaliation.
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To refrain from; to spare; to withhold; to stop or cease; to pause.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FORBEAR
Etymology of FORBEAR
The word "forbear" has Old English origins. It can be traced back to the Old English verb "forberan", which is derived from the combination of the prefix "for-" (meaning "away" or "without") and the verb "beran" (meaning "to bear" or "to carry"). Over time, "forberan" evolved into "forbear", maintaining its original meaning of refraining or abstaining from doing something.
Similar spelling words for FORBEAR
- Forbare,
- ferber,
- frippery,
- Frapper,
- forbearing,
- furber,
- forbury,
- forbuyer,
- FRPRA,
- forbar,
- fiber,
- frubber,
- forebear,
- Firebare,
- firepower,
- Freeper,
- VRPRU,
- furubira,
- fourberie,
- forbad,
- fryberry,
- faerber,
- Pharpar,
- forepart,
- Fripper,
- Forbore,
- four-party,
- fairbury,
- farber,
- FURPUR.
Conjugate verb Forbear
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have forborne
you
would have forborne
he/she/it
would have forborne
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would have forborne
I
would have forbear
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would have forbear
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been forbearing
you
would have been forbearing
he/she/it
would have been forbearing
we
would have been forbearing
they
would have been forbearing
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would forbear
you
would forbear
he/she/it
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would forbear
they
would forbear
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be forbearing
you
would be forbearing
he/she/it
would be forbearing
we
would be forbearing
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would be forbearing
FUTURE
I
will forbear
you
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have forborne
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will have forborne
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will have forborne
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will have forborne
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will have forborne
I
will have forbeared
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will have forbeared
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been forbearing
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will have been forbearing
we
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IMPERATIVE
you
forbear
we
let´s forbear
to forbear
PAST
I
forbeared
you
forbeared
he/she/it
forbeared
we
forbeared
they
forbeared
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was forbearing
you
were forbearing
he/she/it
was forbearing
we
were forbearing
they
were forbearing
PAST PARTICIPLE
forborne
forbeared
PAST PERFECT
I
had forborne
you
had forborne
he/she/it
had forborne
we
had forborne
they
had forborne
I
had forbeared
you
had forbeared
he/she/it
had forbeared
we
had forbeared
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had forbeared
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been forbearing
you
had been forbearing
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had been forbearing
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PRESENT
I
forbear
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forbear
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forbear
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am forbearing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
forbearing
PRESENT PERFECT
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have forborne
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have forbeared
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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forbore
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forbore
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