Definitions for bear
The noun bear has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
(massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws)
(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)
The verb bear has 13 senses? (first 9 from tagged texts)
(have; "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature")
(cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!")
(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")
(move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders")
(bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers")
(take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility")
(contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water")
(bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?")
(have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar")
(behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times")
(have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade")
(support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright")
(be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child")






