Phrasal Verb 'Bear'
We have 7 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Bear'.
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Bear down on
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Meaning: Move towards
Example: She spotted him on the other side of the room and BORE DOWN ON him.
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Bear on
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Meaning: Influence, affect
Example: The judge's character may well BEAR ON the final decision.
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Bear on
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Meaning: Be connected or relevant to something
Example: They are trying to get information BEARING ON the accident.
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Bear out
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Meaning: Confirm that something is correct
Example: Statistics BEAR OUT the government's positions on the issue.
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Bear up
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Meaning: Resist pressure
Example: How are you BEARING UP under the strain?
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Bear up under
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Meaning: Cope with something difficult or stressful
Example: He's BEARING UP UNDER the pressure.
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Bear with
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Meaning: Be patient
Example: Please BEAR WITH me a moment while I finish this email.