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BEAR

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 17 meanings of the word Bear.

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Bear - as a noun

An investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Bear - as a verb

Have

Example: "Bear a resemblance"

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Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

Example: "Bear a grudge"

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Move while holding up or supporting

Example: "Bear gifts"

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Bring forth

Example: "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"

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

Example: "I'll accept the charges"

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Contain or hold; have within

Example: "The jar carries wine"

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Bring in

Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"

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Have on one's person

Example: "He wore a red ribbon"

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Behave in a certain manner

Example: "She carried herself well"

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Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

Example: "She bears the title of duchess"

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Support or hold in a certain manner

Example: "She holds her head high"

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    Be pregnant with

    Example: "She is bearing his child"

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    Bear - as an adjective

    (investments) characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

    Example: "The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."

    Example Sentences

    "I saw a bear in the zoo."
    "The teddy bear is my favorite toy."
    "I love eating honey from a honey bear."
    "The polar bear is perfectly adapted for cold climates."
    "The grizzly bear is a formidable predator."
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    Word Game Points

    Is BEAR a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, bear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    BEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

    Is BEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, bear is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    BEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

    Is BEAR a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, bear is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    BEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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