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Irregular Words - Triple-Form Emotional, Mental & Abstract Verbs

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Categorized English Irregular Words
to abide
to abide
[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: The manager made it clear that the company could not abide unethical behavior. 
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to bear
to bear
[Verb]

to have or carry something, particularly a responsibility

Ex: As the CEO of the company, he has to bear the responsibility for its financial performance. 
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to forbear

to hold back or refrain from an impulse or action

Ex: Despite the provocation, she decided to forbear from responding to the criticism and maintained her composure. 
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to forbid
to forbid
[Verb]

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

Ex: The teacher forbade talking during the exam. 
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to forget
to forget
[Verb]

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: It's easy to forget passwords, so it's essential to use a secure system. 
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to forgive

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

Ex: After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to forgo
to forgo
[Verb]

to do without or give up on something desirable

Ex: In an effort to save money, Tom chose to forgo his daily coffee shop visits and make coffee at home. 
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to forsake

to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty

Ex: She forsakes her loyal companion, leaving him stranded in the wilderness. 
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to forswear

to formally reject something, often a belief, behavior, or allegiance

Ex: He vowed to forswear violence after years of conflict. 
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to shrink
to shrink
[Verb]

to decrease in size or volume

Ex: The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts. 
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to strive
to strive
[Verb]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

Ex: Despite facing obstacles, she strives to excel in her academic pursuits. 
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to swear
to swear
[Verb]

to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations

Ex: He swore to keep the secret even under intense pressure. 
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