forbears

Meanings

• noun

  Ancestors of a family or group; forebears.

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Antonyms

afterbear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forbears
bears , cares , shares , spares

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Homophones

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1. forbears (en) : Ancestors
   

2. forbears (en) : To refrain from doing something
   

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Variants

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forbear , forbearer , forbearers , forbearing , forbears , forbore , forborne , forebear , forebears

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Forms

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forbearers, forbears'

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'forebears' in the sense of 'those who came before in the same occupation or lineage'. From Old English forbearan, meaning 'to endure, bear up, forbear', and forboren, meaning 'ancestor'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forbears' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest known human ancestral line is believed to be that of the Ethiopian man Mungo, whose lineage can be traced back to approximately 60,000 years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ancestry: The lineage or descent of an individual or group from their ancestors.

2. Genealogy: The study of family history and lineage.

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Culture

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Forbears have significant cultural and historical importance in various societies. In many cultures, ancestors are revered and remembered through stories, traditions, and rituals. Forbears have been a source of inspiration for literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For instance, in the Iliad, Homer describes the wrath of Achilles as being fueled by the death of his father, Peleus, and his mother, Thetis. In this way, the forbears of heroes and heroines have played a crucial role in shaping the narrative of the story.

How to Memorize "forbears"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree with your ancestors at the top and you at the bottom.
   - Imagine a line of people stretching back through time, representing your ancestors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forbears' with the image of an old family photo.
   - Think of the phrase 'those who came before us' when you hear the word 'forbears'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Forebears are our family tree'.

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