Word: forbear
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: for
bear
Definition: To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
Morphemes:
Affix: for-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Far, away; from, out.
Affix: bear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To support, keep up, or maintain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: beren
Language: enm
Decoded: beren
Meaning: carry, bring forth