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forbear[1,verb] forbear[2] forebear

Main Entry: ¹for·bear
Pronunciation: fr-ba()r, fr-, -be()r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): for·bore /-b()r, -b()r/; for·borne /-b()rn, -b()rn/; -bear·ing
1 : to hold back or keep from : ABSTAIN
2 : to be patient when annoyed
- for·bear·er noun

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