forbear — to refrain from doing something; to exercise patience or self-control
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to refrain from doing something; to exercise patience or self-control
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈber/
Korean meaning: 삼가다, 자제하다, 참다
Korean pronunciation: 포**베어**
Example Sentences
- I will forbear from mentioning your terrible karaoke performance last night.
- The wise judge chose to forbear from making hasty decisions.
- My forbears would roll over in their graves if they saw me eating pizza with chopsticks.
forbear
VERB//fɔːrˈber//
to refrain from doing something; to exercise patience or self-control
a waiter stands calmly with hands clasped behind his back while an upset customer points and gestures angrily at him. The waiter takes a deep breath and maintains a peaceful expression despite the confrontation. The angry customer has knocked over a water glass and is clearly shouting complaints about his meal. Other diners at nearby tables turn to watch the heated exchange with concerned faces. the waiter refraining from responding angrily and exercising patience and self-control
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'forberan', meaning 'to bear' or 'endure completely'. The word evolved to mean restraining oneself or showing patience and tolerance.
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📝Examples
“I will forbear from mentioning your terrible karaoke performance last night.”
“The wise judge chose to forbear from making hasty decisions.”
“My forbears would roll over in their graves if they saw me eating pizza with chopsticks.”
“Could you forbear asking personal questions during the interview?”
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