bear

• give birth
endure; carry; support; suffer; produce
large mammal of the family ursidae
a bear is a large, strong wild animal with thick fur and sharp claws.
if you bear something, you carry it; a formal use.
if something bears the weight of something else, it supports the weight of that thing.
if something bears a particular mark or characteristic, it has that mark or characteristic.
if you bear something difficult, you accept it and are able to deal with it.
to bear the cost of something means to pay for it.
when a plant or tree bears flowers, fruit, or leaves, it produces them.
when a woman bears a child, she gives birth to it.
if you bear someone a feeling such as love or hate, you feel that emotion towards them; a formal use.
if you bear left or bear right when you are driving or walking along, you turn slightly in that direction.
see also bearing, bore, borne.
if you bring pressure or influence to bear on someone, you use it to try and persuade them to do something.
if something bears down on you, it moves quickly towards you in a threatening way.
if something bears someone out or bears out what they are saying, it supports what they are saying.
if you bear up when experiencing problems, you remain cheerful and show courage in spite of them.
if you ask someone to bear with you, you are asking them to be patient.