Pesquisar
to forbear
01
abster-se
to hold back from an action or behavior
02
abster-se
to hold back or refrain from an impulse or action
Forbear
01
an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent
Exemplo
Even in the midst of the serious meeting, John couldn't forbear a grin at his colleague's witty comment.
Watching the children play in the park, Mary couldn't forbear a sense of joy and warmth.
Seeing the clumsy but endearing dance moves, the wedding guests couldn't forbear laughter.
Respecting the solemnity of the occasion, they forbore smiles during the memorial service.
During debates, politicians should forbear to make personal attacks.
