Forebear
noun
A person from whom another is directly descended; an ancestor.
His forebears were farmers for generations.
Often appears as...
- direct forebear
- distant forebear
noun
A person from whom another is directly descended; an ancestor.
His forebears were farmers for generations.
Often appears as...
- direct forebear
- distant forebear
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Generational Reference
Forebear refers specifically to ancestors from previous generations, often used in historical or familial contexts.
She often reflected on the hardships her forebears endured.
Pro Tip 2/3Chronological Distance
The term can imply a significant time gap between you and the ancestor, not necessarily a parent or grandparent.
The castle had been in his forebears' possession since the 12th century.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Respect
Using 'forebear' often reflects respect or reverence for ancestors' contributions or achievements.
The festival honors the traditions of our forebears.
Pro Tip 1/3Generational Reference
Forebear refers specifically to ancestors from previous generations, often used in historical or familial contexts.
She often reflected on the hardships her forebears endured.
Pro Tip 2/3Chronological Distance
The term can imply a significant time gap between you and the ancestor, not necessarily a parent or grandparent.
The castle had been in his forebears' possession since the 12th century.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Respect
Using 'forebear' often reflects respect or reverence for ancestors' contributions or achievements.
The festival honors the traditions of our forebears.
Pro Tip 1/3Generational Reference
Forebear refers specifically to ancestors from previous generations, often used in historical or familial contexts.
She often reflected on the hardships her forebears endured.
Pro Tip 2/3Chronological Distance
The term can imply a significant time gap between you and the ancestor, not necessarily a parent or grandparent.
The castle had been in his forebears' possession since the 12th century.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Respect
Using 'forebear' often reflects respect or reverence for ancestors' contributions or achievements.
The festival honors the traditions of our forebears.
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Video examples
What Sort of Man Are...
Duquet is afraid of the woods. He will get lost and die. I'm sure of it. He will overcome that fear because he is a rat, and he will prosper with these teeth and claws and never forebear it. I will search again tomorrow.
Video examples
What Sort of Man Are...
Duquet is afraid of the woods. He will get lost and die. I'm sure of it. He will overcome that fear because he is a rat, and he will prosper with these teeth and claws and never forebear it. I will search again tomorrow.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Luis Alberto Urrea
Mexican Poet
A great Chicano forebear of mine in writing is Rolando Hinojosa-Smith. He was writing good border mysteries for Chicano readers back in the '80s and '90s.
Quote examples
Luis Alberto Urrea
Mexican Poet
A great Chicano forebear of mine in writing is Rolando Hinojosa-Smith. He was writing good border mysteries for Chicano readers back in the '80s and '90s.
Example 1 of 1
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