BEARS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an investor with a pessimistic market outlook

Example: an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

move while holding up or supporting

Example: Bear gifts; bear a heavy load; bear news; bearing orders

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

support or hold in a certain manner

Example: She holds her head high; He carried himself upright

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

bring forth

Example: The apple tree bore delicious apples this year; The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

bring in

Example: interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

Example: I'll accept the charges; She agreed to bear the responsibility

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

have rightfully

Example: of rights, titles, and offices; She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

behave in a certain manner

Example: She carried herself well; he bore himself with dignity; They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

have

Example: bear a resemblance; bear a signature

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

contain or hold

Example: have within; The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water; This can contains water

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

have on one's person

Example: He wore a red ribbon; bear a scar

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

cause to be born

Example: My wife had twins yesterday!

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

be pregnant with

Example: She is bearing his child; The are expecting another child in January; I am carrying his child

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Verb

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Example: 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