Details of word FORBEAR

Definition of forbear

n. - An ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural.
v. i. - To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
v. i. - To refuse; to decline; to give no heed.
v. i. - To control one's self when provoked.
v. t. - To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up; as, to forbear the use of a word of doubdtful propriety.
v. t. - To treat with consideration or indulgence.
v. t. - To cease from bearing.

Word "forbear" contains 7 letters : A B E F O R R

Anagrams for forbear

Word forbear has no exact anagram.

Sub-words / Unscramble words / words found within forbear

Parent words for forbear


Words starting with forbear

Words ending with forbear

No word ends with forbear.

Words containing forbear

Hook words (formed by adding one letter) for forbear


The words in bold in above lists are commonly used english words.

Related word lists for forbear


Go to top