BEAR

Definition of BEAR

  1. (verb)have
  2. (verb)maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
  3. (verb)cause to be born
  4. (verb)put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  5. (verb)move while holding up or supporting
  6. (verb)bring forth
  7. (verb)take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
  8. (verb)contain or hold; have within
  9. (verb)bring in
  10. (verb)have on one's person
  11. (verb)behave in a certain manner
  12. (verb)have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
  13. (verb)support or hold in a certain manner
  14. (verb)be pregnant with
  15. (noun)massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
  16. (noun)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