noun. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws |
noun. 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 |
verb. have bear a resemblance|bear a signature |
verb. cause to be born My wife had twins yesterday! |
verb. 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 Synonym: tolerate, support, suffer, stomach, stick out, stand, put up, endure, digest, brook, abide |
verb. move while holding up or supporting Bear gifts|bear a heavy load|bear news|bearing orders |
verb. bring forth The apple tree bore delicious apples this year|The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers |
verb. 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. contain or hold; have within The jar carries wine|The canteen holds fresh water|This can contains water |
verb. bring in interest-bearing accounts|How much does this savings certificate pay annually? |
verb. have on one's person He wore a red ribbon|bear a scar |
verb. behave in a certain manner She carried herself well|he bore himself with dignity|They conducted themselves well during these difficult times |
verb. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices She bears the title of Duchess|He held the governorship for almost a decade |
verb. support or hold in a certain manner She holds her head high|He carried himself upright |
verb. be pregnant with She is bearing his child|The are expecting another child in January|I am carrying his child |
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