bear meaning and definition

BEAR noun

Definition of bear (noun)

1. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
2. 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
   • antonym: bull

BEAR verb

Definition of bear (verb)

1. have
   • "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature"
2. cause to be born
   • "My wife had twins yesterday!"
   • synonyms: birth, deliver, give birth, have
3. 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"
   • synonyms: abide, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate
4. move while holding up or supporting
   • "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
5. bring forth
   • "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers"
   • synonyms: turn out
6. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
   • "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
   • synonyms: accept, assume, take over
7. contain or hold; have within
   • "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
   • synonyms: carry, contain, hold
8. bring in
   • "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
   • synonyms: pay, yield
9. have on one's person
   • "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar"
   • synonyms: wear
10. behave in a certain manner
    • "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
    • synonyms: acquit, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport
11. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
    • "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade"
    • synonyms: hold
12. support or hold in a certain manner
    • "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"
    • synonyms: carry, hold
13. be pregnant with
    • "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child"
    • synonyms: carry, expect, gestate, have a bun in the oven