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bear up

verb

Definition of bear up

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  support, encourage

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  to summon up courage, resolution, or strength bearing up under the strain

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Examples of bear up in a Sentence

  1. repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith

First Known Use of bear up

1606

bear up Synonyms

Synonyms
encourage, buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), embolden, hearten, inspire, inspirit, steel
Antonyms
daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
Related Words
animate, enliven, invigorate; enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; assure, reassure; boost, energize, excite, galvanize, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir
Near Antonyms
demoralize, depress, sadden; debilitate, enfeeble, hamstring, undermine, weaken; intimidate, psych (out)

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