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forebear

[ˈfɔːbeə(r)]

forebear Definition

  • 1an ancestor
  • 2a person who existed in the past

Using forebear: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forebear" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    My forebears came from Ireland.

  • Example

    She is proud of her Native American forebears.

  • Example

    Our forebears fought for our freedom.

forebear Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forebear

Phrases with forebear

  • a person or thing that existed before and influenced the development of something

    Example

    The Model T was a forebear of the modern automobile.

  • a person who is an ancestor of someone

    Example

    He is a direct forebear to the famous author.

  • the earliest known ancestor of a family

    Example

    The forebear of their family was a famous explorer.

Origins of forebear

from Old English 'forebēor', meaning 'ancestor'

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Summary: forebear in Brief

'Forebear' [ˈfɔːbeə(r)] refers to an ancestor or a person who existed in the past. It can be used to describe one's own ancestors, as in 'My forebears came from Ireland,' or to refer to historical figures, as in 'The Model T was a forebear of the modern automobile.'