forbear

UK
/fɔːˈbɛə/
US
/fɔrˈbɛr/

Translations

forbearnoun
forbears
pl
UK
/fɔːˈbɛə/
US
/fɔrˈbɛr/
My forbear was a farmer in the 19th century.
Мой предок был фермером в 19 веке.
forbearverb
forbore
Past Simple
forborne
Past Participle
forbearing
Gerund
UK
/fɔːˈbeə/
US
/fɔrˈber/
He decided to forbear from commenting on the issue.
Он решил воздержаться от комментариев по этому вопросу.

Definitions

forbearnoun
An ancestor or forefather.
He often spoke of his forbear who had settled in the area over a century ago.
forbearverb
To refrain from doing something; to hold back or abstain.
She decided to forbear from commenting on the situation until she had more information.
To endure or tolerate something with patience.
He had to forbear the constant noise from the construction site next door.