Bear Out

Pronunciation: /bɛr aʊt/

Definitions of bear out

verb to support or confirm a claim or theory through evidence or testimony

Example Sentences

A1 The evidence will bear out my story.

A2 The data from the experiment will bear out the hypothesis.

B1 The witness testimony will bear out the defendant's alibi.

B2 The research findings bear out the theory proposed by the scientist.

C1 The statistics bear out the economic forecast for the coming year.

C2 The historical records bear out the accuracy of the novel's depiction of the time period.

Examples of bear out in a Sentence

formal The data from the study bears out the hypothesis that exercise can improve cognitive function.

informal I knew I was right all along, and the results bear out my theory.

slang I told you he was lying, and the evidence bears it out.

figurative Her actions will bear out her true intentions in the end.

Grammatical Forms of bear out

• past tense: bore out
• plural: bear out
• comparative: more bear out
• superlative: most bear out
• present tense: bears out
• future tense: will bear out
• perfect tense: has borne out
• continuous tense: is bearing out
• singular: bears out
• positive degree: bear out
• infinitive: to bear out
• gerund: bearing out
• participle: borne out

Origin and Evolution of bear out

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'bear out' originated from Middle English, with 'bear' meaning to carry or support, and 'out' used as a particle to indicate completion or intensity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'bear out' evolved to mean to confirm or support a statement or belief, showing the transition from physical carrying to metaphorical support.