Verb
1. have;
"bear a resemblance""bear a signature"2. give birth (to a newborn);
"My wife had twins yesterday!"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"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"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"7. contain or hold; have within;
"The jar carries wine""The canteen holds fresh water""This can contains water"8. bring in;
"interest-bearing accounts""How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"9. have on one's person;
"He wore a red ribbon""bear a scar"10. behave in a certain manner;
"She carried herself well""he bore himself with dignity""They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"11. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;
"She bears the title of Duchess""He held the governorship for almost a decade"12. support or hold in a certain manner;
"She holds her head high""He carried himself upright"13. be pregnant with;
"She is bearing his child""The are expecting another child in January""I am carrying his child"