Forbore

Word FORBORE
Character 7
Hyphenation for bore
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Definitions and meanings of "Forbore"

What do we mean by forbore?

Preterit of forbear. noun

Imp. of forbear.

Simple past of forbear. verb

To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.

To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.

To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.

To control oneself when provoked.

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The word "forbore" in example sentences

It is true that, in deference to the prejudices of their Hindu neighbours in these ignorant wilds, they forbore from the sacred cow, but tinned substitutes offered sufficient opportunity for homage to British instincts. ❋ Unknown (1901)

He therefore prudently forbore, that is to say, as much as he could forbear, to show any signs of his attachment to Rose, till he had full opportunity of forming a decisive judgment of her character. ❋ Maria Edgeworth (1808)

But I do know that I used the word 'forbore' for the first time the other day and I'm 80% or more through! ❋ Tim Stretton (2010)

He attempted to follow up, but wisely forbore and contented himself with blocking and covering up in the whirlwind his blow had raised. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Joy Molineau had taken her position several rods back from the trail, and under the circumstances, the rest of Forty Mile forbore interposing itself. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And so, favoured child of the sun, out of munificence of energy and sheer joy of living, he, the man of many millions, forbore on his far way to play the game with Harrison J. Griffiths for a paltry sum. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Whereat he looked puzzled and doubtful, and forbore to press the point further. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I sighed; but my father kindly forbore to question me further concerning the cause of my dejection. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tyee looked at Aab-Waak with awe-struck eyes, but forbore to speak. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There were three minnows in the pool, which was too large to drain; and after several ineffectual attempts to catch them in the tin bucket he forbore. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Ever patient, he forbore to criticise and we moved on to the verb “to play.” ❋ Priya Parmar (2011)

MacIlwaine recognized the growing portrait and forbore to chuckle. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Her blue eyes had the direct gaze of a boy, and out of his profundity he delighted in them and forbore to shudder at the duplicity his philosophy bade him to believe lurked in their depths. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The disclosure of Mab's whereabouts trembled on Daylight's lips, but he forbore. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Martin followed the processes of her thoughts, but forbore to go farther. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Lewis forbore because he knew, he had known, and he lacked the time. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Bishop was silent, and for once Ernest forbore to press the point. ❋ Unknown (2010)

His subjects, abashed by the fate of their monarch, forbore to sing as well, and within a generation the clarion swans had completely forgotten their traditional songs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Margaret forbore from looking to challenge me with eloquent, questioning eyes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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