Bear
1.
(verb) – to accept or endure something
(usually unpleasant)
Ø
I made a poor
decision recently. Asa result, I have to bear
full responsibility for it.
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John couldn’t bear to see the poor lady begging for
food. So, he bought her some food.
2.
(verb) – have or continue to have
something
Ø
Sally bears a strong resemblance to her aunt.
Ø
I was upset when my
favourite pen, which bears my name has gone missing.
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I’ll bear it in mind (= remember
and consider).
3.
(verb) – support
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The chair couldn’t
bear Gary
4.
(verb) – produce
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When his wife
finally bore him a son, Frank was
over the moon (= extremely happy).
5.
(noun) – a large, strong, wild animal
Ø
Bears may be
large animals, but they can move fairly quickly.
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