Meaning Of The Word Forbear

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forbear
verb: If you forbear to do something, you do not do it although you have the opportunity or the right to do it.

forbear in American English 1
to refrain from; avoid or cease (doing, saying, etc.)
to refrain or abstain
intransitive verb: to refrain; hold back
transitive verb: to refrain or abstain from; desist from

forbear in American English 2
forebear
noun

forbear in British English 1
verb: to cease or refrain (from doing something)

forbear in British English 2
noun

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