Base verb
Phrasal verbs with bear
The verb bear combines with 4 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
4 phrasal verbs · 4 meanings
bear down
1 sense- Move quickly and threateningly toward someone
bear on
1 sense- Be relevant or related to something
bear out
1 sense- Provide evidence that confirms what someone has said
bear with
1 sense- Be patient while someone finishes or fixes something
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