what does bear mean?
BEAR as NOUN
- Meaning
- massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- 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
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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BEAR as VERB
- Meaning
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- He wore a red ribbon
- bear a scar
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- give birth (to a newborn)
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- My wife had twins yesterday!
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- She is bearing his child
- The are expecting another child in January
- I am carrying his child
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
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- 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
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- move while holding up or supporting
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- Bear gifts
- bear a heavy load
- bear news
- bearing orders
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- support or hold in a certain manner
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- She holds her head high
- He carried himself upright
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- Meaning
- bring forth, “The apple tree bore delicious apples this year”
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- The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- interest-bearing accounts
- How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- take on as one’’s own the expenses or debts of another person
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- I”ll accept the charges
- She agreed to bear the responsibility
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- have rightfully
- of rights, titles, and offices
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- She bears the title of Duchess
- He held the governorship for almost a decade
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- behave in a certain manner
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- She carried herself well
- he bore himself with dignity
- They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- bear a resemblance
- bear a signature
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- contain or hold
- have within
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- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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