Definition of Forbear

to not engage in something; to refrain

Examples of Forbear in a sentence

Since Catie did not have a date for the prom, she chose to forbear attending the event.  🔊

Ted will forbear voting in the election because he does not feel any of the candidates are worthy of public office.  🔊

While Helen is on a diet, she will forbear her craving for sweets.  🔊

Although the joke was racially offensive, I could not forbear laughing at it.  🔊

Clyde has to forbear his fondness for alcohol while taking antibiotics.  🔊

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