How do you pronounce forebear?

forebear is pronounced as /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/.

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forebear

👴forebear (fɔːrˌbɛər)

noun

/ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

ancêtre (ancetre)

ford forebears

Signification

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

Traduction de la signification

Un ancêtre, surtout celui qui a vécu il y a longtemps.

Un ancetre, surtout celui qui a vécu il y a longtemps.

Phrases d'exemple

He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.

Il parle souvent de ses ancêtres avec beaucoup de respect.

Synonymes

ancestor, predecessor, progenitor, forefather

Antonymes

descendant, successor

Collocations

ancient forebears, honor forebears, respect forebears

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