Meaning & use
bear
To carry, support, or endure something, especially a weight, responsibility, or hardship.
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She bore the responsibility of caring for her aging parents alone.
The old bridge can no longer bear the weight of heavy trucks.
A note on using this word
Irregular verb: bear, bore, borne. Do not confuse with "born," which is used only for birth, as in "she was born in May."
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A large, heavy mammal with thick fur, found in forests and mountains across much of the world.
A brown bear wandered near the campsite looking for food.
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