English Explanatory Dictionary

forlive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To live pervertedly.
  2. To outlive one's strength; become decrepit; degenerate in race or nature; become wretched.

Pronunciation

/fə(ɹ)ˈlɪv/ /fɔː(ɹ)ˈlɪv/

Word forms

forlive forlives forliving forlived

Etymology

From Middle English forlyven, equivalent to for- + live. Cognate with German verleben (“to spend, spend time”).

Derived words

forlived
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