Words that rhyme with forbear
Forbear is a 2-syllable word with 53 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affair, air, aware. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of forbear
- a person from whom you are descended
- refrain from doing; "she forbore a snicker"
- resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
1 syllable
2 syllables
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Examples of "forbear" in lyrics
See how forbear is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Ay me! but yet thou mightest my seat forbear,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet XLI
What do these rhymes mean?
- affair
- a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair
- air
- a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution
- aware
- (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
- beware
- be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to; "Beware of telephone salesmen"
- bugbear
- an imaginary monster used to frighten children an object of dread or apprehension
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "forbear" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like affair, air, aware create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "forbear" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.