definition of
bear

[1] #1 bear v. have; "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature". wn

[2] #2 bear v. [give birth, deliver, birth, have] cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!". wn

[3] #3 bear v. [digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up] put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "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". wn

[4] #4 bear v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders". wn

[5] #5 bear v. [turn out] bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers". wn