Meaning & Definition of Bear in English

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

1. Have

• "Bear a resemblance"

• "Bear a signature"

2. Cause to be born

• "My wife had twins yesterday!"

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"

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"

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"

7. Contain or hold

• Have within

• "The jar carries wine"

• "The canteen holds fresh water"

• "This can contains water"

8. Bring in

• "Interest-bearing accounts"

• "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"

9. Have on one's person

• "He wore a red ribbon"

• "Bear a scar"

10. Behave in a certain manner

• "She carried herself well"

• "He bore himself with dignity"

• "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"

11. Have rightfully

• Of rights, titles, and offices

• "She bears the title of duchess"

• "He held the governorship for almost a decade"

12. Support or hold in a certain manner

• "She holds her head high"

• "He carried himself upright"

13. Be pregnant with

• "She is bearing his child"

• "The are expecting another child in january"

• "I am carrying his child"