forbearer

for·bear

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Definitions of forbearer word

verb with object forbearer to refrain or abstain from; desist from. 1
verb with object forbearer to keep back; withhold. 1
verb with object forbearer Obsolete. to endure. 1
verb without object forbearer to refrain; hold back. 1
verb without object forbearer to be patient or self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation. 1
noun forbearer One who forbears. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English forberen, Old English forberan. See for-, bear1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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