Forasmuch as. Since, whereas, inasmuch as, because that, in consideration that, seeing that.
Foray, n. Inroad, irruption, raid, piratical invasion, hostile incursion, predatory incursion.
For aye. (Poetical.) Always. See forever.
Forbear, v. n.
- 1. Stop, pause, cease, desist, stay, hold, break off, leave off, give over.
- 2. Abstain, refrain.
- 3. Be tolerant, endure, be patient.
Forbear, v. a.
- 1. Shun, decline, avoid.
- 2. Omit, withhold, abstain from.
- 3. Spare, tolerate, endure, put up with, be patient with, treat with indulgence.
Forbearance, n.
- 1. Forbearing, shunning, abstinence, avoidance.
- 2. Patience, lenity, indulgence, long-suffering, command of temper.
Forbid, v. a. Prohibit, inhibit, interdict.
Forbidding, a. Repellent, repulsive, unpleasant, abhorrent, odious, disagreeable, unpleasant, offensive.