What does bear mean?

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[n] massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws[v] have(bear a resemblance bear a signature)[n] 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[v]

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[n] massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

[v] have
(bear a resemblance bear a signature)

[n] 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

[v] cause to be born
(My wife had twins yesterday!)

[v] 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)

[v] move while holding up or supporting
(Bear gifts bear a heavy load bear news bearing orders)

[v] bring forth,
(The apple tree bore delicious apples this year The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers)

[v] take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
(I'll accept the charges She agreed to bear the responsibility)

[v] contain or hold; have within
(The jar carries wine The canteen holds fresh water This can contains water)

[v] bring in
(interest-bearing accounts How much does this savings certificate pay annually?)

[v] have on one's person
(He wore a red ribbon bear a scar)

[v] behave in a certain manner
(She carried herself well he bore himself with dignity They conducted themselves well during these difficult times)

[v] have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
(She bears the title of Duchess He held the governorship for almost a decade)

[v] support or hold in a certain manner
(She holds her head high He carried himself upright)

[v] be pregnant with
(She is bearing his child The are expecting another child in January I am carrying his child)

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