Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Bear.
How to pronounce bear:
US
Bear - as a noun
Massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
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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
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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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Cause to be born
Example: "My wife had twins yesterday!"
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Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Example: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"
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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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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."
Word Game Points
Is BEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordBEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is BEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bear is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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