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BEAR DOWN

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There are 6 meanings of the phrase Bear Down.

Bear Down - as a verb

Exert a force with a heavy weight

Example: "The snow bore down on the roof"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear down ondrag downpress down onweigh down

Contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overbear

To make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

Example: "He saw jess charging at him with a pitchfork"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge

Exert full strength

Example: "The pitcher bore down"

Pay special attention to

Example: "The lectures bore down on the political background"

Exert a force or cause a strain upon

Example: "This tax bears down on the lower middle class"

Example Sentences

"The football team needs to bear down and focus in order to win the game."
"He had to bear down on the pencil to make a darker mark on the paper."
"She started to bear down on the gas pedal to accelerate the car."
"The sales team needs to bear down and meet their monthly target."
"The snowstorm started to bear down on the city, causing panic among the residents."
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