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bear

Q: How does the verb 'bear' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of bear are abide , endure , stand , suffer , and tolerate . While all these words mean "to put up with something trying or painful," bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking. // forced to bear a tragic loss

Q: In what contexts can 'abide' take the place of 'bear'?

While the synonyms abide and bear are close in meaning, abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest. // cannot abide their rudeness

Q: When might 'endure' be a better fit than 'bear'?

While in some cases nearly identical to bear , endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties. // endured years of rejection

Q: Where would 'stand' be a reasonable alternative to 'bear'?

In some situations, the words stand and bear are roughly equivalent. However, stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching. // unable to stand teasing

Q: When is 'suffer' a more appropriate choice than 'bear'?

The words suffer and bear are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing. // suffering many insults

Q: When can 'tolerate' be used instead of 'bear'?

Although the words tolerate and bear have much in common, tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful. // refused to tolerate such treatment

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1 to bring forth from the womb

luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all

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birth
[chiefly dialect],
deliver,
drop,
have,
mother,
produce

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labor

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give birth to

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2 to put up with (something painful or difficult)

I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one

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reconcile (to)

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3 to have a relation or connection

I just found another fact that bears on this issue

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have to do with

4 to go on a specified course or in a certain direction

the road bears left after the second traffic light

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head,
make

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5 to hold up or serve as a foundation for

the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time

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6 to keep in one's mind or heart

I'm not one to bear grudges

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7 to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

she bore herself well in her first public speaking event

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8 to support and take from one place to another

the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies

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9 to take to or upon oneself

I bear some responsibility for the mishap

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10 to wear or have on one's person

the right to bear arms

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carry,
pack

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11 to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction

the path will bear north after that marked tree

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12 to have as a requirement

the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict

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call for

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own,
possess

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have,
hold

13 to have within

gold-bearing ore

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14 to occupy a place or location

a hot, humid air mass is now bearing just south of the Gulf Coast

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await,
wait

post,
station

dwell,
reside

15 to produce as revenue

an interest-bearing savings account

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bring in,
net

pay off

bear

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Synonyms & Antonyms of bear (Entry 2 of 2)

1 a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work

the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear

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2 an irritable and complaining person

you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?

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hunks

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happy camper

Frequently Asked Questions About bear

How does the verb bear differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of bear are abide, endure, stand, suffer, and tolerate. While all these words mean "to put up with something trying or painful," bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

forced to bear a tragic loss

In what contexts can abide take the place of bear?

While the synonyms abide and bear are close in meaning, abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.

cannot abide their rudeness

When might endure be a better fit than bear?

While in some cases nearly identical to bear, endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.

endured years of rejection

Where would stand be a reasonable alternative to bear?

In some situations, the words stand and bear are roughly equivalent. However, stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.

unable to stand teasing

When is suffer a more appropriate choice than bear?

The words suffer and bear are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

suffering many insults

When can tolerate be used instead of bear?

Although the words tolerate and bear have much in common, tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.

refused to tolerate such treatment