Having been endured or tolerated
“He details the immense physical and psychological suffering that was borne by him and the other foster children.”
Past participle for to carry, bring or take something
“The three wise men will arrive soon, and each is expected to bear gifts.”
Past participle for to have or display as a visible mark or feature
“They show not only fine workmanship but also bear engraved emblems.”
Past participle for to support or hold up
“The chains can bear a significant weight of dozens of tonnes each.”
Past participle for to take responsibility for
“Designers should bear the responsibility of implementing their plans.”
Past 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.”
Past participle for to give birth to
“She would become the woman who would bear his children.”
Past participle for to move or proceed in a given course or direction
“The road will bear right after the signpost.”
Past participle for to harbor feelings or thoughts
“And in spite of it, I continued to bear good feelings for you in my heart.”
Past participle for to spread information or news
“Messengers were dispatched to local townships to bear news of the findings.”
Past 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.”
Past 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) Past participle for to have a relation or connection with
“Shown here are two extensive sets of data that bear on this issue.”
Being carried or transported
“The frames maintain the shoulder-strapped load in position upon the wearer's back and keep the borne items in position.”
Having been experienced or endured
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