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bear

[bair] / bɛər /
VERB
bring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carry deliver take
STRONG
convey ferry fetch lug move pack tote transfer transport
WEAK
buck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail hold keep lose
STRONG
maintain remain
WEAK
avoid be unproductive dodge evade refuse shun throw away
VERB
support mentally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
have hold
STRONG
cherish entertain exhibit harbor maintain possess shoulder sustain uphold
WEAK
hold up weigh upon
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard forget ignore refuse
WEAK
avoid be unproductive dodge evade shun take throw away
VERB
endure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allow experience
STRONG
abide admit brook encounter permit stomach suffer tolerate undergo
WEAK
put up with
Antonyms
STRONG
deny disallow dispute refuse reject stop
WEAK
avoid be unproductive dodge evade shun take throw away
VERB
bring forth; give birth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
create develop form make produce provide
STRONG
beget breed engender fructify generate invent propagate reproduce yield
WEAK
be delivered of bring forth parturitate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy halt ruin stop
STRONG
kill
WEAK
avoid be unproductive dodge evade refuse shun take throw away

Example Sentences

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“We had travel plans, but were like little squirrels because you don’t know how long the bear market will last,” Thompson said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

At times, she says, it’s almost too much to bear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Reflecting last night on suggestions the entire British state was being brought to bear against Sir Olly, an ally said: "That's exactly how it feels."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

National Australia Bank’s bear at Morgans introduces increased conservatism into their valuation model after the lender increased its loan provisioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

If the bear could not be destroyed, all this would be lost.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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