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Definition of: forbear
(fôr·bâr′, fər-) v. ·bore, ·borne, ·bear·ing v.t.
1. To refrain or abstain from; avoid (an action) voluntarily.
2. Archaic To put up with; endure.
—v.i.
3. To abstain or refrain.
4. To be patient or act patiently. See synonyms under REFRAIN. [OE]
—for·bear′er noun
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