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- 1. carry the weight of; support: "the bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their nests"
- 2. endure (an ordeal or difficulty): "she bore the pain stoically"
bear. 1. [ bair ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. verb (used with object) , bore or (Archaic) bare; borne or born; bear·ing. to hold up; support: to bear the weight of the roof. Synonyms: sustain, uphold. to hold or remain firm under (a load): The roof will not bear the strain of his weight. to bring forth (young); give birth to: to bear a child.
To bear is to carry or endure, whether by physical or mental force. If you can bear to read on, you'll find out all the different ways to use the word bear.
1. a. To carry (something) on one's person from one place to another: bore the suitcase to the station. b. To move from one place to another while containing or supporting (something); convey or transport: a train bearing grain. See Synonyms at carry. c. To cause to move by or with steady pressure; push: a boat borne along by the current. d.
BEAR meaning: 1. to accept someone or something unpleasant: 2. to be similar to someone or something: 3. to…. Learn more.
Check pronunciation: bear. Definition of bear verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 1. verb. If you bear something somewhere, you carry it there or take it there. [literary] They bore the oblong hardwood box into the kitchen and put it on the table. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] -bearing combining form. ...food-bearing lorries. 2. verb. If you bear something such as a weapon, you hold it or carry it with you. [formal]
Britannica Dictionary definition of BEAR. [count] 1. : any one of a group of large and heavy animals that have thick hair and sharp claws and that can stand on two legs like a person. a mother bear and her cubs. — sometimes used figuratively to describe a large man. a tall, friendly bear of a man. My father can be a grumpy old bear when he's tired.
