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Words with a similar base: bore, bore-hole, tidal_bore

'bore'

[bore.n.01] as in: a person who evokes boredom

'bore'

[tidal_bore.n.01] as in: a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

'bore'

[bore.n.03] as in: diameter of a tube or gun barrel

'bore'

[bore.n.04] as in: a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

'bore'

[bore.v.01] as in: cause to be bored

'bore'

[bore.v.02] as in: make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

Examples:
don't drill here, there's a gas pipe
drill a hole into the wall
drill for oil
carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall

'bore'

[bear.v.01] as in: have

Examples:
bear a resemblance
bear a signature

'bore'

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

Examples:
My wife had twins yesterday!

'bore'

[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

'bore'

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

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

'bore'

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

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

'bore'

[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

'bore'

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

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

'bore'

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

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

'bore'

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

Examples:
He wore a red ribbon
bear a scar

'bore'

[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

'bore'

[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

'bore'

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

Examples:
She holds her head high
He carried himself upright

'bore'

[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

					bore (English)
└── borian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))