browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
more about forbore
forbore |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Forbore \For*bore"\, imp. of {Forbear}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Forbear \For*bear"\, v. i. [imp. {Forbore}({Forbare}, [Obs.]); p. p. {Forborne}; p. pr & vb n. {Forbearing}.] [OE. forberen AS forberan; pref. for- + beran to bear. See {Bear} to support.] 1. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay. Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? --1 Kinds xxii. 6. 2. To refuse; to decline to give no heed. Thou shalt speak my words unto them whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear. --Ezek. ii 7. 3. To control one's self when provoked. The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear. --Cowper. Both bear and forbear. --Old Proverb.
more about forbore
This work is licensed under a
