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# forberan **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Old English **Slug:** forberan ## Words From This Root - forbear - to refrain from or hold back patiently from doing something - forbearing - patient and tolerant, refraining from acting on provocation or anger - forbearance - patient self-control and restraint, especially under provocation
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forbear
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/fɔrˈbɛr/
to refrain from or hold back patiently from doing something
forbearing
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/fɔrˈbɛrɪŋ/
patient and tolerant, refraining from acting on provocation or anger
forbearance
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/fɔrˈbɛrəns/
patient self-control and restraint, especially under provocation
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