Definition of 'bear'

Noun

1. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
2. an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
      Antonyms: bull

Verb

1. have; "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature"
2. cause_to_be_born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"
      Synonyms: give birth deliver birth have
3. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "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"
      Synonyms: digest endure stick out stomach stand tolerate support brook abide suffer put up
4. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
5. bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers"
      Synonyms: turn out
6. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
      Synonyms: take over accept assume
7. contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
      Synonyms: hold carry contain
8. bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
      Synonyms: yield pay
9. have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar"
      Synonyms: wear
10. behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
       Synonyms: behave acquit deport conduct comport carry
11. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade"
       Synonyms: hold
12. support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"
       Synonyms: hold carry
13. be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child"
       Synonyms: have a bun in the oven carry gestate expect

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