Forbore: meaning, definitions and examples

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forbore

 

[ fษ”หrหˆbษ”หr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Forbore is the past tense of the verb 'forbear', which means to refrain from doing something, especially something that one is inclined to do. It often implies a sense of patience or restraint in the face of provocation or temptation. In literature and formal contexts, forbore is used to describe situations where one has consciously chosen to avoid an action or response. For example, one might forbear to speak out of respect or to avoid conflict. The term is somewhat archaic but may still be found in legal or literary texts.

Synonyms

abstained, refrained, withheld

Examples of usage

  • He forbore from arguing with her.
  • She forbore to mention the incident.
  • They forbore from making hasty judgments.

Translations

Translations of the word "forbore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absteve-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entbliehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powstrzymaล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆ‘ๆ…ขใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'abstenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abstenerse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahammรผl etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชู†ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdrลพel se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdrลพal sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‹ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzdrลพal se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halda sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐะผะดั‹ ะฑะพะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abstenerse

Word origin

The term 'forbore' originates from the Old English 'forbรฆrnan', which means to bear or endure. It is composed of the prefix 'for-', which often denotes a sense of 'before' or 'away', and the root word 'bear', meaning to carry or support. Over time, the spelling evolved into 'forbear', reflecting changes in pronunciation and usage. By the Middle Ages, the term began to appear in legal documents and religious texts, often conveying a sense of tolerance or restraint. Its use has diminished in modern vernacular but remains prevalent in certain literary styles, particularly in poetic or archaic contexts. The historical significance of the word is tied to moral and ethical considerations regarding self-control and patience in challenging situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,115 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.