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1. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] cause to be born.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] have.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] move while holding up or supporting.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] put up with something or somebody unpleasant.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year".

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] bring in.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] contain or hold; have within.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. bear

verb. ['ˈbɛr'] have on one's person.

Antonyms

Synonyms

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. bear

noun. ['ˈbɛr'] massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws.

Etymology

  • bear (English)
  • bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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