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bear [ˈbeɚ]

1 bear noun
  • any one of a group of large and heavy animals that have thick hair and sharp claws and that can stand on two legs like a person —sometimes used figuratively to describe a large man
  • a person who expects the price of stocks to go down and who sells them to avoid losing money
  • something that is difficult to do or deal with
2 bear verb
  • to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for
  • to be worthy of (something) : to deserve or allow (something)
  • to assume or accept (something, such as cost or responsibility)