Bear

Synonyms of bear

• sustain
• endure
• tolerate

Antonyms of bear

• avoid
• refuse
• shun

Collocations of bear

bear hug

Frequency: 80 %

He gave her a bear hug when he saw her after a long time.

bear market

Frequency: 70 %

Investors were cautious due to the bear market.

bear witness

Frequency: 60 %

I can bear witness to the events that transpired.

bear fruit

Frequency: 50 %

After years of hard work, his efforts finally bore fruit.

bear in mind

Frequency: 45 %

When making a decision, always bear in mind the consequences.

Idiomatic Expressions for bear

• Phrase: grin and bear it
  Meaning: to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with a smile or positive attitude
  Usage: Even though the project was challenging, I had to grin and bear it to meet the deadline.