bore

(noun) a person who evokes boredom. Synonyms: dullard.

(noun) a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary). Synonyms: tidal bore, eagre, aegir, eager.

(noun) diameter of a tube or gun barrel. Synonyms: gauge, caliber, calibre.

(noun) a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes. Synonyms: bore-hole, drill hole.

(verb) cause to be bored. Synonyms: tire.

(verb) make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool. Synonyms: drill. Examples: "Don't drill here, there's a gas pipe." "Drill a hole into the wall." "Drill for oil." "Carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall."

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

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

(verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant. Synonyms: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, 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. Synonyms: bear. Examples: "Bear gifts." "Bear a heavy load." "Bear news." "Bearing orders."

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

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

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

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

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

(verb) behave in a certain manner. Synonyms: behave, acquit, bear, 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: bear, 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, bear. Examples: "She holds her head high." "He carried himself upright."

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