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A relevance to, or impact on, something
“The data presented will not have any bearing on our decision with regards to this matter.”
The way a person behaves or conducts themselves
“On every occasion, his personal bearing, his humility, and his profound remarks make you feel that you are in august company.”
A person's way of standing or moving
“Footwear is one aspect that can make a difference to the bearing of the person, literally and figuratively.”
The direction or position of something, relative to a fixed point
“The tape is registered against the lower support guide by tilting the bearing less than a degree outward.”
(bearings) Awareness of one's position relative to one's surroundings
“It was quite hard to find her bearings without her compass.”
The ability to tolerate something bad or to be tolerated
“The horrible smell in their houses is past bearing.”
A person's manner of walking or running
The general idea, intention or meaning of something
The consequence brought about by a particular event
The final stages of pregnancy
A group of verbal or other unconscious habitual behaviors peculiar to an individual
A matter of interest or importance
A structure that complements or supplements something else
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
A relation to something specified
The positioning of a building or other structure in a particular direction
A characteristic or manner of an interaction
A situation, especially as it affects one's power to act
A heraldic design or figure used on a coat of arms and elsewhere
Knowledge or awareness of something
The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials
A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing that serves to identify them
(negative) To experience an emotion or sensation
“The flowers wilted, unable to bear the chilly temperatures.”
Present participle for to carry, bring or take something
“The three wise men will arrive soon, and each is expected to bear gifts.”
Present participle for to have or display as a visible mark or feature
“They show not only fine workmanship but also bear engraved emblems.”
Present participle for to support or hold up
“The chains can bear a significant weight of dozens of tonnes each.”
Present participle for to take responsibility for
“Designers should bear the responsibility of implementing their plans.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to give birth to
“She would become the woman who would bear his children.”
Present participle for to move or proceed in a given course or direction
“The road will bear right after the signpost.”
Present participle for to harbor feelings or thoughts
“And in spite of it, I continued to bear good feelings for you in my heart.”
Present participle for to spread information or news
“Messengers were dispatched to local townships to bear news of the findings.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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) Present participle for to have a relation or connection with
“Shown here are two extensive sets of data that bear on this issue.”
Producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities
Having a propensity or great ability to produce offspring
Having or owning
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