forbears

[US]/[fɔːˈbɛəz]/
[UK]/[fɔːrˈbɛərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To refrain from; to hold back.
n.Ancestors; people from whom one is descended.; People who have gone before; predecessors.

Phrases & Collocations

respect your forbears

remembering forbears

honoring forbears

forbear's legacy

tracing forbears

like forbears

our forbears

forbear's wisdom

following forbears

inspired by forbears

Example Sentences

we must forgive them, for they know not what they do.

she asked her parents for forbearance during this difficult time.

the company showed great forbearance in dealing with the customer's complaint.

his lack of experience requires some forbearance from his colleagues.

i expect a degree of forbearance from my team members.

the judge exercised forbearance and reduced the sentence.

please show some forbearance while we resolve this issue.

we need to have forbearance for those who are learning.

the manager requested forbearance regarding the project delays.

it's important to practice forbearance in everyday interactions.

despite his flaws, she had great forbearance for him.

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