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    fore·bear
    [ˈfôrˌber]
    noun
    forebears (plural noun)
    1. an ancestor:
      "generations of his forebears had lived in London"
    Origin
    late 15th century: from fore + bear, variant of obsolete beer ‘someone who exists’ (from be + -er).
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    noun
    1. an ancestor:
      ancestor
      forefather
      predecessor
      progenitor
      father
      grandfather
      parent
      grandparent
      antecedent
      forerunner
      precursor
      primogenitor
      Opposite:
      descendant
     
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    forbears (ˈfoːbeəz) noun plural ancestors.

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    Forebear (also sometimes spelled "forbear") was first used by our ancestors in the days of Middle English. Fore- means "coming before," just as in "forefather," and -bear means "one that is" (not to be confused with the "-bear" in the unrelated verb "forbear," which comes from Old English beran, meaning "to bear or carry").

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    What does forebear mean?
    The meaning of FOREBEAR is ancestor, forefather; also : precursor —usually used in plural. How to use forebear in a sentence. Did you know?

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    What does forbear mean?
    Forbear (verb): Forbear is a verb that means “to refrain or abstain from doing something”: “My father said that he would pay for my college if I agreed to forbear from partying.” Forebear (noun):

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    Who are your forebears?
    Your father, grandmother, and great grandfather are all your forebears. A forebear is an ancestor, or someone you are descended from. You might have thought that forebear means to stop yourself from doing something. The word you are thinking of is forbear.

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    How do you use forebear in a sentence?
    Forebear is a noun that refers to an ancestor or person from whom one descended: “Our forebears would be rolling in their graves if they heard this egregious decision.” Rule—Forebear or Forbear: Use forbear unless you’re referring to someone’s ancestors. 1. True/False: The underlined use of forebear/forbear in the following sentence is correct.

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    Are your forebears your ancestors?
    Your forebears are your ancestors. I'll come back to the land of my forebears. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

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    Why do we know our forebears?
    They provide a sense of connection to the past and serve as a source of inspiration, guidance, and wisdom. Acknowledging and understanding our forebears allows us to appreciate our roots and the legacy they have left behind, fostering a deeper appreciation for our own existence and the journey that brought us to the present.

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