bear with
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle with
Meanings
Be patient while someone finishes or fixes something
Often used as a polite request for patience.
Why “with”? A person continues beside a choice or situation instead of rejecting it.
“"Bear with me," the guard told Maya and Leo at the club door.”
“Bear with us while the website is repaired.”
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“"Bear with me," the guard told Maya and Leo at the club door.” What does it mean?
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live with
Same with pattern: acceptance
Share a home with someone; Accept an unpleasant situation because it cannot be changed
stick with
Same with pattern: acceptance
Keep using, supporting, or doing the same thing
bear down
Same base verb: bear
Move quickly and threateningly toward someone
bear on
Same base verb: bear
Be relevant or related to something
bear out
Same base verb: bear
Provide evidence that confirms what someone has said
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