bear
Meaning
To bear means to endure or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant, often implying a sense of responsibility or obligation.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "bear" with "bare," which has a different meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
stood
at
the
small
bus
stop
and
watched
the
rain
collect
on
the
pavement
.
She
had
been
working
late
all
week
,
and
the
tired
expression
on
her
face
showed
how
hard
the
days
had
been
.
Even
so
,
she
tried
to
bear
the
discomfort
of
standing
in
the
cold
because
she
preferred
the
fresh
air
to
the
loud
caf
é
across
the
street
.
When
the
bus
finally
arrived
,
she
smiled
at
the
driver
and
felt
a
small
relief
that
the
long
wait
was
over
.
Common Phrases
bear responsibility
bear the burden
bear in mind
Synonyms
Related Words
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