Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Bear.
How to pronounce bear:
US
Bear - as a noun
Massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carnivoreHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bullBear - as a verb
Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example: "Bear a grudge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entertainharborharbourholdnurseCause to be born
Example: "My wife had twins yesterday!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birthdelivergive birthhaveHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring forthproduceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Example: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abidebrookdigestendurestandstick outstomachsuffersupporttolerateHypernyms (Closely Related)
allowcountenanceletpermitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move while holding up or supporting
Example: "Bear gifts"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carrytransportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring forth
Example: "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn outHypernyms (Closely Related)
createmakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Example: "I'll accept the charges"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceptassumetake overHypernyms (Closely Related)
takeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contain or hold; have within
Example: "The jar carries wine"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrycontainholdHypernyms (Closely Related)
includeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring in
Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
payyieldHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclearearngainmakerealiserealizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Behave in a certain manner
Example: "She carried herself well"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquitbehavecarrycomportconductdeportHypernyms (Closely Related)
bearcarryholdactmoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
Example: "She bears the title of duchess"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdSupport or hold in a certain manner
Example: "She holds her head high"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carryholdHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be pregnant with
Example: "She is bearing his child"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carryexpectgestatehave a bun in the ovenBear - as an adjective
(investments) characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
Example: "The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."
Example Sentences
"I saw a bear in the zoo."
"The teddy bear is my favorite toy."
"I love eating honey from a honey bear."
"The polar bear is perfectly adapted for cold climates."
"The grizzly bear is a formidable predator."
Word Game Points
Is BEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is BEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is BEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bear is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
