bear

Noun
  1. Massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws (synset 102134305)
  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 (synset 109864599)
Verb
  1. Have (synset 202636952)
    "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature"
  2. Cause to be born (synset 200056644)
    "My wife had twins yesterday!"
  3. Put up with something or somebody unpleasant (synset 200670017)
    "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 (synset 201435234)
    "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
  5. Bring forth (synset 201655681)
    "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 (synset 202306786)
    "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
  7. Contain or hold;
    Have within (synset 202706727)
    "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
  8. Bring in (synset 202296669)
    "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
  9. Have on one's person (synset 200047462)
    "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar"
  10. Behave in a certain manner (synset 202523827)
    "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 (synset 202307200)
    "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade"
  12. Support or hold in a certain manner (synset 201604155)
    "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"
  13. Be pregnant with (synset 200058790)
    "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child"

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