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