Definitions

1. verb

to refrain from doing something; to give up or stop doing something

“He forbore from speaking his mind during the meeting.”

2. noun

a person who is an ancestor, especially one who is not a direct ancestor

“He was the forbear of a noble family.”

3. noun

a person who gives up or stops doing something

“The leader forbore from making any drastic decisions.”

4. noun

an ancestor at a more remote generation

“The forbear of the king was a wise and just ruler.”