Definition

A person who refrains from doing something or holds back from acting.

Example

As a forbearer of anger, she chose to remain calm during the argument.

Conversation

I was reading about our ancestors and found out that my great-grandfather was a real forbearer of patience.

That's interesting! What did he do to earn that title?

He always waited for the right moment before making decisions, no matter how tough the situation was.

Wow, that’s a valuable trait to have in a family.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forbearer → It is formed from "for-" (meaning before or in front of) and "bear" (from Old English "beran", meaning to carry or endure) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A forbearer is a person who carries or endures something in advance or before others, often implying patience or restraint.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'carries' ('bear') something 'before' ('for-') others, showing patience or restraint.

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