bear (EN)

noun, verb

noun “bear”

1. a large mammal with shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet, often found in forests
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   During our hike in the forest, we spotted a bear searching for food near the river.
2. an investor who expects prices to fall
   The bear predicted a drop in tech stocks and sold his shares early.

verb “bear”

1. to endure or tolerate something unpleasant
   She couldn't bear the thought of losing her best friend.
2. to carry something
   The bridge can barely bear the weight of heavy trucks.
3. (of a woman or female animal) to be pregnant with
   The young woman was bearing her first child, filled with both excitement and nervousness.
4. to have a visible mark or feature
   The ancient tree bore initials carved by lovers long ago.
5. to have a specific name, title, or designation
   The street bore the name of the town's first mayor.
6. (of an investment or loan) to have a specified interest rate
   The savings account bears an annual interest of 2%.
7. to maintain a feeling or emotion
   She bore a deep love for her hometown, despite having moved away years ago.
8. to have a connection or relevance to something else
   The price of the meal bore a direct correlation to its quality.
9. to provide evidence or proof
   The documents she presented bore witness to her extensive experience in the field.
10. to be able to physically support (something)
    The old bridge can barely bear the heavy traffic anymore.
11. to be answerable for (a cost, responsibility etc.)
    As the team leader, she bore the responsibility for the project's success.
12. to justify the need for (something)
    His symptoms bore further investigation by the specialists.
13. for a weapon to be aimed at a target
    The sniper's rifle bore directly on the target from his hidden perch.