Word Information

Bear

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Definitions for Bear

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

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