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FORBEARS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Forbears.

Forbears - as a noun

A person from whom you are descended

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forebear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestorantecedentascendantascendentroot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Forbears - as a verb

Refrain from doing

Example: "She forbore a snicker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold back

Resist doing something

Example: "He refrained from hitting him back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"My forbears immigrated to this country in the early 1900s."
"I am proud of the accomplishments of my forbears."
"I want to learn more about my forbears' heritage."
"The stories of my forbears inspire me."
"My forbears faced many challenges and hardships."
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Word Game Points

Is FORBEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forbears is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORBEARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FORBEARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forbears is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORBEARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FORBEARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forbears is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORBEARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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