bear

(noun) massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws.

(noun) 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.

(verb) have. Examples: "Bear a resemblance." "Bear a signature."

(verb) cause to be born. Synonyms: give birth, deliver, birth, have. Examples: "My wife had twins yesterday!."

(verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant. Synonyms: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up. Examples: "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."

(verb) move while holding up or supporting. Examples: "Bear gifts." "Bear a heavy load." "Bear news." "Bearing orders."

(verb) bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year". Synonyms: turn out. Examples: "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers."

(verb) take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person. Synonyms: take over, accept, assume. Examples: "I'll accept the charges." "She agreed to bear the responsibility."

(verb) contain or hold; have within. Synonyms: hold, carry, contain. Examples: "The jar carries wine." "The canteen holds fresh water." "This can contains water."

(verb) bring in. Synonyms: yield, pay. Examples: "Interest-bearing accounts." "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?."

(verb) have on one's person. Synonyms: wear. Examples: "He wore a red ribbon." "Bear a scar."

(verb) behave in a certain manner. Synonyms: behave, acquit, deport, conduct, comport, carry. Examples: "She carried herself well." "He bore himself with dignity." "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times."

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices. Synonyms: hold. Examples: "She bears the title of duchess." "He held the governorship for almost a decade."

(verb) support or hold in a certain manner. Synonyms: hold, carry. Examples: "She holds her head high." "He carried himself upright."

(verb) be pregnant with. Synonyms: have a bun in the oven, carry, gestate, expect. Examples: "She is bearing his child." "The are expecting another child in january." "I am carrying his child."