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Forebear

Noun:

1. A person from whom one is descended; an ancestor.

Example sentence: My forebears immigrated to this country many generations ago.

2. A person who came before; a predecessor.

Example sentence: The invention of the wheel is seen as a great achievement by our forebears.

Verb:

1. To refrain from; to abstain or desist from.

Example sentence: It is advisable to forebear from making hasty decisions when you are angry.

2. To be patient or tolerant; to bear or endure.

Example sentence: We need to forebear the hardships and remain focused on our goals.

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