Third-person singular simple present indicative form of forbear

plural of forbear

(transitive) To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from. / (intransitive) To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay. / (intransitive) To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.

Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering

present participle of forbear

forbearance; restraint