Bearing

/ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/

verb

  1. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

    to bear a railroad stock

verb

  1. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

    Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.

  2. To support, sustain, or endure.

  3. To support, keep up, or maintain.

Synonyms: brook, endure

adjective

  1. (in combination) That bears (some specified thing).

    a gift-bearing visitor

  2. Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

    That's a bearing wall.

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