Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forborne
verb
/fɔːrˈbɔːrn/
Definition
to refrain from doing something
Examples
- He had forborne from making a decision until he had all the facts.
- She had forborne from commenting during the meeting, even though she had strong opinions.
Meaning
Forborne is the past participle of the verb ‘forbear’, which means to hold back, avoid, or choose not to do something.
Synonyms
- abstained
- refrained
- withheld
- avoided
