Synonyms for
Bear
Definition
a large, furry animal with a big nose, sharp claws and teeth, and a short tail
Synonyms & similar words
have
stand
behave
yield
assume
turnout
acquit
givebirth
stomach
putup
deliver
brook
pay
haveabunintheoven
deport
bull
suffer
digest
abide
gestate
birth
hold
expect
stickout
takeover
grizzly
polar
koala
teddy
bruin
cub
mammal
ursine
sow
boar
hug
endure
tolerate
stand
support
carry
wear
assume
take
maintain
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bear the brunt
- bear in mind
- bear witness
- bear fruit
- bear a resemblance
- bear the cost
- bear the weight
- bear arms
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'bear' can mean to carry or support, or to endure or tolerate. It is also used in phrases like 'bear in mind' (remember) and 'bear witness' (testify).
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Example sentences
- The bear is sleeping in its cave.
- I saw a bear at the zoo.
- I don't like to bear the cold weather.
- I can't bear to be away from my family.
- The mother bear is protecting her cubs.
Quotes
The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there. - George Bernard Shaw
Bears are just about the only mass killers worth rooting for. - Jim Harrison
There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. - Sir Ranulph Fiennes