Noun
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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
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massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
Verb
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be pregnant with
"She is bearing his child"
"The are expecting another child in January"
"I am carrying his child"
- have a bun in the oven -
support or hold in a certain manner
"She holds her head high"
"He carried himself upright"
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have rightfully
of rights, titles, and offices
"She bears the title of Duchess"
"He held the governorship for almost a decade"
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behave in a certain manner
"She carried herself well"
"he bore himself with dignity"
"They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
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have on one's person
"He wore a red ribbon"
"bear a scar"
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bring in
"interest-bearing accounts"
"How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
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contain or hold
have within
"The jar carries wine"
"The canteen holds fresh water"
"This can contains water"
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take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
"I'll accept the charges"
"She agreed to bear the responsibility"
- take over -
bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
"The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers"
- turn out -
move while holding up or supporting
"Bear gifts"
"bear a heavy load"
"bear news"
"bearing orders"
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put up with something or somebody unpleasant
"I cannot bear his constant criticism"
"The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"
"he learned to tolerate the heat"
"She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
- stick out - put up -
cause to be born
"My wife had twins yesterday!"
- give birth -
have
"bear a resemblance"
"bear a signature"