verb
forbear
Forbear (verb) means to keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
verb
1
To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
2
To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
3
To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.
4
To control oneself when provoked.
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What is the meaning of forbear?
"forbear" (verb) means to keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
What are the different meanings of forbear?
"forbear" has 3 main meanings: 1. To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; 2. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay; 3. To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.