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- 1. carry the weight of; support: "the bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their nests" Similar
- 2. endure (an ordeal or difficulty): "she bore the pain stoically" Similar
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Apr 13, 2024 · Senior Member. As London Calling says, it comes from the everyday verb to bear, meaning to carry, to support a weight. It's related to the Old Teutonic root ber - and the Latin fer -. Then came the more specialised meaning given by The Newt: to push forwards. Finally, in nautical usage, it meant to extend in a particular direction in relation ...
Jun 3, 2009 · Jun 4, 2009. #9. An often-heard example of this expression would be something like "He looks scary on the outside, but inside he's a teddy bear". People could mean slightly different things by it, but I would usually take it to mean that he is 'gentle'. It would be very uncommon to refer to a female in this way.
Jan 19, 2009 · Senior Member. English - USA. Jan 19, 2009. #2. "Bare" means "without adornment". There are some things which, even if one is living an extremely simple life, one still needs. Food, clothing, etc. A bear necessity is something that's absolutely needed. "Bear necessities" is either a play on words or a misspelling.
Jun 18, 2021 · London. English - England. Jun 18, 2021. #2. A passing resemblance means a slight resemblance, so it’s very different from a striking or strong resemblance. She bears a passing resemblance to you = She looks a little bit like you. E.
Nov 4, 2013 · Nov 5, 2013. #2. Both are viable constructions. Depending on context there might be a difference in meaning. e.g. I can't bear having etc works well if you actually have some responsibility but are complaining about it. I can't bear to have etc works best as a more abstract point, perhaps comparing yourself to someone else's role, or ...
Oct 31, 2019 · Fresno CA. English (US - northeast) Oct 31, 2019. #3. It is common to say "holds appeal to them". This means "is appealing to them" or "appeals to them". "Bear" often means "carry". I wouldn't be incorrect to say "bears appeal to them". But "hold" is often used with "appeal", so it is better.
Jun 5, 2014 · Jun 5, 2014. #4. Hello dj, yes, "weight" is used figuratively and your phrase is good. That'll be a weight off your mind, I guess. D.
Oct 21, 2012 · Senior Member. Odessa Texas USA. English - American. Oct 21, 2012. #2. "Bears mentioning" means "it is worthwhile mentioning," "it would be expedient to mention," or "I should mention." "Bears" is a verb, not a noun.
Apr 9, 2009 · Latvia. Latvian. Apr 9, 2009. #3. "to bear the fingerprint of" seems to be an equivalent of "to be the sign of". Greg.
Jun 22, 2015 · post mod (English Only / Latin) California. English - US. Jun 22, 2015. #4. "Bears to" can have a lot of meanings. Here is the meaning of 'bear' I would expect here: to have, be, or stand in (relation or comparison): His account bears no relation to the facts. K.
