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The way a person behaves or conducts themselves
“The physiognomy of the city and the bearing of its inhabitants share the portentous aspect of a drama.”
Relevance to
“None of those paragraphs have any bearing or have any relevance in considering the overseas cases because they were not dealing with the scheme of this legislation.”
Awareness of one's position relative to one's surroundings
“It was quite hard to find her bearings without her sight.”
The direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero
“The tape is registered against the lower support guide by tilting the bearing less then a degree outward.”
A person's way of standing or moving
“He has fleshy pale cheeks, bright brown eyes and an eager bearing that leaves the impression of an overgrown boy.”
The ability to tolerate something bad or to be tolerated
“Your begging is past bearing.”
The general idea, intention or meaning of something
The consequence brought about by a particular event
A special effort exerted towards a particular goal
The state of connection between two or more people, event or things
The final stages of pregnancy
A matter of interest or importance
A structure that complements or supplements something else
The summit of a hill or pass
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
The state or quality of being interested, or having an interest
A heraldic design or figure used on a coat of arms and elsewhere
The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; lucidity
Composure and dignity of manner
A part of a town or city having a particular character or use
Knowledge or awareness
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
A continuous spell of a particular situation or condition
(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.”
Present participle for to receive a particular treatment
Present participle for to cause (something) to pass on from one person or place to another
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