bear up
To endure hardship cheerfully or without complaining.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She tries to bear up even when things are hard.”
“After losing his job, he managed to bear up and stay positive for his family.”
“Despite the long months of illness and isolation, she bore up with quiet dignity, never once burdening her visitors with self-pity.”
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average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
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bad news bears
Said of someone or something that will bring disaster or bad fortune to one.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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bear fruit
To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.
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bear in mind
To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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bear the brunt
To endure the worst part of something.
Last updated August 10, 2026