Bear
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛr/
Bear (verb)
- To hold or carry something, especially with difficulty.
- To accept or deal with something painful or unpleasant.
- To produce fruit or flowers.
Examples
- She can bear a heavy load easily.
- They bear the responsibility for the project.
Common collocations: bear a burden, bear the weight, bear the pain, bear the suffering, bear fruit
Bear (noun)
- A large, heavy animal with thick fur and a short tail.
- An investor who expects prices to fall in the stock market.
Examples
- A bear roams the forest.
- Bears hibernate during winter.