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bear out
verb
bore out; borne out also born out; bearing out; bears out
: confirm, substantiate
a theory borne out by data
Synonyms
Examples of bear out in a Sentence
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
Recent Examples on the Web
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of bear out was
in the 15th century
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
bear out
verb
: confirm sense 4
the facts bore out her story
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