n.

1. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
2. 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.

1. have
   
   • bear a resemblance
   • bear a signature
2. cause_to_be_born;
   give birth, deliver, birth, have
   
   • My wife had twins yesterday!
3. put up with something or somebody unpleasant;
   digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
   
   • 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
4. move while holding up or supporting
   
   • Bear gifts
   • bear a heavy load
   • bear news
   • bearing orders
5. bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year";
   turn out
   
   • The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
6. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;
   take over, accept, assume
   
   • I'll accept the charges
   • She agreed to bear the responsibility
7. contain or hold; have within;
   hold, carry, contain
   
   • The jar carries wine
   • The canteen holds fresh water
   • This can contains water
8. bring in;
   yield, pay
   
   • interest-bearing accounts
   • How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
9. have on one's person;
   wear
   
   • He wore a red ribbon
   • bear a scar
10. behave in a certain manner;
    behave, acquit, deport, conduct, comport, carry
    
    • She carried herself well
    • he bore himself with dignity
    • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
11. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;
    hold
    
    • She bears the title of Duchess
    • He held the governorship for almost a decade
12. support or hold in a certain manner;
    hold, carry
    
    • She holds her head high
    • He carried himself upright
13. be pregnant with;
    have a bun in the oven, carry, gestate, expect
    
    • She is bearing his child
    • The are expecting another child in January
    • I am carrying his child