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How do you spell Forbearance?

Correct spelling

forbearance

Remember: FOR-BEAR-ANCE - you BEAR with patience, not 'bere' or 'bair'

Why is forbearance spelled this way?

From Old English forberan, to bear with. FOR (completely) + BEAR. Forbearance is bearing completely — patience that endures what it has every right to reject.

Common misspellings of forbearance

forbearenceforebearanceforbairance

Example

The teacher showed remarkable forbearance when dealing with the disruptive student's constant interruptions.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell forbearance?+
The correct spelling is "forbearance". Remember: FOR-BEAR-ANCE - you BEAR with patience, not 'bere' or 'bair'
Is it forbearence or forbearance?+
The correct spelling is "forbearance", not "forbearence".

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