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(verb) wear
have on one's person
He wore a red ribbon; bear a scar
(verb) deliver, have, give birth, birth
cause to be born
My wife had twins yesterday!
(verb) have a bun in the oven, gestate, expect, carry
be pregnant with
She is bearing his child; The are expecting another child in January; I am carrying his child
(verb) endure, put up, digest, abide, brook, stand, suffer, support, tolerate, stick out, stomach
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
support or hold in a certain manner
She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
(verb) turn out
bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
bring in
interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
(verb) accept, assume, take over
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
I'll accept the charges; She agreed to bear the responsibility
(verb) hold
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade
(verb) acquit, behave, conduct, deport, carry, comport
behave in a certain manner
She carried herself well; he bore himself with dignity; They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
contain or hold; have within
The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water; This can contains water