Definition of bear up
1
: to summon up courage, resolution, or strength
- bearing up under the strain
2 a
: to prove to be true, accurate, or valid : hold up
- The deal was scrapped when it became apparent that it would not bear up to scrutiny from the European Commission.
- —Lars Brandle
b
: to prove to be effective or able to withstand something : hold up
- The brand … first became popular after the duo succeeded in building cars that could bear up to Sweden's rough roads and freezing temperatures.
- —Hannah M. Muralla
