English dictionary
bear
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
noun
- 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
verb
- behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
verb
- have on one's person
verb
- cause to be born
verb
- be pregnant with
verb
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
verb
- move while holding up or supporting
verb
- support or hold in a certain manner
verb
- bring forth
verb
- maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
verb
- bring in
verb
- take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
verb
- have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
verb
- have
verb
- contain or hold; have within
Example sentences
You should act like an adult
Don't behave like a fool
What makes her do this way?
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
He wore a red ribbon
bear a scar
My wife had twins yesterday!
She is bearing his child
They are expecting another child in January
I am carrying his child
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
Bear gifts
bear a heavy load
bear news
bearing orders
She holds her head high
He carried himself upright
The apple tree bore delicious apples this year
The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
bear a grudge
entertain interesting notions
harbor a resentment
interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility
She bears the title of Duchess
He held the governorship for almost a decade
bear a resemblance
bear a signature
The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water