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To have tolerated
“The flowers wilted, unable to bear the chilly temperatures.”
To have received a particular treatment
To have created or birthed new life
“She would become the woman who would bear his children.”
To have carried or brought along with
“The three wise men will arrive soon, and each is expected to bear gifts.”
To have given what is needed or desired
To have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
Past tense for to have or display as a visible mark or feature
“They show not only fine workmanship but also bear engraved emblems.”
Past tense for to support or hold up
“The chains can bear a significant weight of dozens of tonnes each.”
Past tense for to take responsibility for
“Designers should bear the responsibility of implementing their plans.”
Past tense for to yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
“All of this hard work should bear fruit in good time.”
Past tense for to move or proceed in a given course or direction
“The road will bear right after the signpost.”
Past tense for to harbor feelings or thoughts
“And in spite of it, I continued to bear good feelings for you in my heart.”
Past tense for to spread information or news
“Messengers were dispatched to local townships to bear news of the findings.”
Past tense for to conduct oneself in a specified manner
“Elegance runs much deeper than how you dress, or even how you bear yourself in the world.”
Past tense for to have as a requirement or need
“The writing of new texts in history and economics will bear watching to see if democratic values are incorporated.”
(bear on) Past tense for to have a relation or connection with
“Shown here are two extensive sets of data that bear on this issue.”
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