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1.NounA large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet.
The meat of this animal."We had barbecued bear for dinner."
2.NounThe meat of this animal."We had barbecued bear for dinner."
3.NounA rough, unmannerly, uncouth person. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
4.NounAn investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
5.NounA state policeman .
6.NounA large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
7.NounA koala (bear).
8.NounA portable punching machine.
9.NounA block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.
10.NounThe fifteenth Lenormand card.
11.NounSomething difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore."That window can be a bear to open."
12.VerbTo endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in."to bear a railroad stock; to bear the market"
13.AdjectiveCharacterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall."The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."
14.VerbTo carry or convey, literally or figuratively."They came bearing gifts.; Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.; The little boat bore us to our destination.; This plant's light and fluffy seeds may be borne by the wind to remote islands.; what the market will bear; the right to bear arms; The queen bore the royal scepter and crown as she processed into the hall.; The scan showed that the ewe was bearing twins.; She still bears the scars from a cycling accident.; The stone bears a short inscription.; This bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.; The shield bore a red cross.; He bore the look of a defeated man.; The school still bears the name of its founder.; The dictator bears a terrible reputation for cruelty.; The bond bears a fixed interest rate of 3.5%.; Only the male Indian elephant bears tusks.; to bear a grudge, to bear ill will; The brothers had always borne one another respect.; to bear life; The punishment bears no relation to the crime.; His achievements bear testimony to his ability.; The jury could see he was bearing false witness.; This word no longer bears its original meaning.; She bore herself well throughout the ordeal."
15.VerbTo carry (weapons, flags or symbols of rank, office, etc.) upon one's person, especially visibly; to be equipped with (weapons, etc.)."the right to bear arms"
16.VerbTo wear (garments, pieces of jewellery, etc.)."The queen bore the royal scepter and crown as she processed into the hall."
17.VerbTo carry (offspring in the womb), to be pregnant (with)."The scan showed that the ewe was bearing twins."
18.VerbTo have or display (a mark or other feature)."She still bears the scars from a cycling accident.; The stone bears a short inscription.; This bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack."
19.VerbTo display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms."The shield bore a red cross."
20.VerbTo present or exhibit (a particular outward appearance); to have (a certain look)."He bore the look of a defeated man."
21.VerbTo have (a name, title, or designation)."The school still bears the name of its founder."
22.VerbTo possess or enjoy (recognition, renown, a reputation, etc.); to have (a particular price, value, or worth)."The dictator bears a terrible reputation for cruelty."
23.VerbTo have (interest or a specified rate of interest) stipulated in its terms."The bond bears a fixed interest rate of 3.5%."
24.VerbTo have (an appendage, organ, etc.) as part of the body; to have (an appendage)."Only the male Indian elephant bears tusks."
25.VerbTo carry or hold in the mind; to experience, entertain, harbour (an idea, feeling, or emotion)."to bear a grudge, to bear ill will"
26.VerbTo feel and show (respect, reverence, loyalty, etc.) to, towards, or unto a person or thing."The brothers had always borne one another respect."
27.VerbTo possess inherently (a quality, attribute, power, or capacity); to have and display as an essential characteristic."to bear life"
28.VerbTo have (a relation, correspondence, etc.) to something else."The punishment bears no relation to the crime."
29.VerbTo give (written or oral testimony or evidence); (figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness."His achievements bear testimony to his ability.; The jury could see he was bearing false witness."
30.VerbTo have (a certain meaning, intent, or effect)."This word no longer bears its original meaning."
31.VerbTo behave or conduct (oneself)."She bore herself well throughout the ordeal."
32.VerbTo possess and use, to exercise (power or influence); to hold (an office, rank, or position).
33.VerbTo carry a burden or burdens.
34.VerbTo take or bring (a person) with oneself; to conduct.
35.VerbTo support, sustain, or endure.
To support or sustain; to hold up."This stone bears most of the weight.; The pain is too much for me to bear.; It doesn’t bear thinking about.; I would never move to Texas — I can't bear heat.; This reasoning will not bear much analysis.; Please bear with me as I try to find the book you need.; The hirer must bear the cost of any repairs.; This storm definitely bears monitoring."
36.VerbTo support or sustain; to hold up."This stone bears most of the weight."
37.VerbTo endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with)."The pain is too much for me to bear.; It doesn’t bear thinking about.; I would never move to Texas — I can't bear heat.; This reasoning will not bear much analysis.; Please bear with me as I try to find the book you need."
38.VerbTo sustain, or be answerable for (blame, expense, responsibility, etc.)."The hirer must bear the cost of any repairs."
39.VerbTo admit or be capable of (a meaning); to suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change.
40.VerbTo warrant, justify the need for."This storm definitely bears monitoring."
41.VerbTo support, keep up, or maintain.
To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
To carry on, or maintain; to have. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
42.VerbTo afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
43.VerbTo carry on, or maintain; to have. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
44.VerbTo press or impinge upon.
To push, thrust, press."The rope has frayed where it bears on the rim of the wheel.; to bring arguments to bear; How does this bear on the question?; The cannons were wheeled around to bear upon the advancing troops."
45.VerbTo push, thrust, press."The rope has frayed where it bears on the rim of the wheel."
46.VerbTo take effect; to have influence or force; to be relevant."to bring arguments to bear; How does this bear on the question?"
47.VerbOf a weapon, to be aimed at an enemy or other target."The cannons were wheeled around to bear upon the advancing troops."
48.VerbTo produce, yield, give birth to.
To give birth to (someone or something) ."In Troy she becomes Paris’ wife, bearing him several children, all of whom die in infancy.; The twins were borne by an Italian mother.; This year our apple trees bore a good crop of fruit."
49.VerbTo give birth to (someone or something) ."In Troy she becomes Paris’ wife, bearing him several children, all of whom die in infancy.; The twins were borne by an Italian mother."
50.VerbTo produce or yield something, such as fruit or crops."This year our apple trees bore a good crop of fruit."
51.VerbTo be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere)."Carry on past the church and then bear left at the junction.; By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.; Great Falls bears north of Bozeman."
52.VerbTo gain or win.
53.NounAlternative spelling of bere (“barley”).
54.NounAlternative spelling of bere (“pillowcase”).