Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: bear

'bear'

[bear.n.01] as in: massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

'bear'

[bear.n.02] as in: 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

'bear'

[bear.v.01] as in: have

Examples:
bear a resemblance
bear a signature

'bear'

[give_birth.v.01] as in: cause to be born

Examples:
My wife had twins yesterday!

'bear'

[digest.v.03] as in: put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Examples:
I cannot bear his constant criticism
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
he learned to tolerate the heat
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage

'bear'

[bear.v.04] as in: move while holding up or supporting

Examples:
Bear gifts
bear a heavy load
bear news
bearing orders

'bear'

[bear.v.05] as in: bring forth,

Examples:
The apple tree bore delicious apples this year
The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers

'bear'

[bear.v.06] as in: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

Examples:
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility

'bear'

[hold.v.11] as in: contain or hold; have within

Examples:
The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water

'bear'

[yield.v.10] as in: bring in

Examples:
interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?

'bear'

[wear.v.02] as in: have on one's person

Examples:
He wore a red ribbon
bear a scar

'bear'

[behave.v.02] as in: behave in a certain manner

Examples:
She carried herself well
he bore himself with dignity
They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

'bear'

[bear.v.11] as in: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

Examples:
She bears the title of Duchess
He held the governorship for almost a decade

'bear'

[hold.v.14] as in: support or hold in a certain manner

Examples:
She holds her head high
He carried himself upright

'bear'

[have_a_bun_in_the_oven.v.01] as in: be pregnant with

Examples:
She is bearing his child
The are expecting another child in January
I am carrying his child

Origins

					bear (English)
├── bere (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── beor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   ├── bera (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── bēr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── beren (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── beran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))