noun
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
noun
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook
Examples
- an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
verb
have
Examples
- bear a resemblance
- bear a signature
verb
cause to be born
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Examples
- My wife had twins yesterday!
verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
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Examples
- I cannot bear his constant criticism
- The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- he learned to tolerate the heat
- She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
verb
move while holding up or supporting
Examples
- Bear gifts
- bear a heavy load
- bear news
- bearing orders
verb
bring forth
Synonyms
turn out
Examples
- The apple tree bore delicious apples this year
- The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
verb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
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Examples
- I'll accept the charges
- She agreed to bear the responsibility
verb
contain or hold
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- have within
- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
verb
bring in
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Examples
- interest-bearing accounts
- How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
verb
have on one's person
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Examples
- He wore a red ribbon
- bear a scar
verb
behave in a certain manner
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Examples
- She carried herself well
- he bore himself with dignity
- They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
verb
have rightfully
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Examples
- of rights, titles, and offices
- She bears the title of Duchess
- He held the governorship for almost a decade
verb
support or hold in a certain manner
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- She holds her head high
- He carried himself upright
verb
be pregnant with
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Examples
- She is bearing his child
- The are expecting another child in January
- I am carrying his child