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bear
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
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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
“You should act like an adult”
verb
have on one's person
“He wore a red ribbon”
verb
cause to be born
“My wife had twins yesterday!”
verb
be pregnant with
“She is bearing his child”
verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
verb
move while holding up or supporting
“Bear gifts”
verb
support or hold in a certain manner
“She holds her head high”
verb
bring forth
“The apple tree bore delicious apples this year”
verb
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
“bear a grudge”
verb
bring in
“interest-bearing accounts”
verb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
“I'll accept the charges”
verb
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
“She bears the title of Duchess”
verb
have
“bear a resemblance”
verb
contain or hold; have within
“The jar carries wine”
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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
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