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forborne


Meanings
  • Verb

    To hold back, restrain or delay an action or feeling


Variants
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forbear , forbearer , forbearers , forbearing , forbears , forbore , forborne
Etymology
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Originated from Old French 'forbier' meaning 'to prevent, hinder, forbid'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'forborne' is also used in law to refer to a waiver or relinquishment of a right.

  2. In chess, a 'forborne check' is a check that goes unanswered, allowing the checking player to capture the piece giving check.


Related Concepts
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  1. self-control: Forborne is related to self-control, as both involve the ability to restrain oneself from acting on impulses.

  2. restraint: Forborne is also related to the concept of restraint, as both involve holding back or suppressing something.


Culture
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Forborne is used in literature to describe characters who suppress their emotions or actions, often for the greater good or to maintain social decorum. In music, the term 'forborne' is used to refer to a piece of music that has been set aside or not performed for a certain period.

How to Memorize "forborne"

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