Overview of noun born

The noun born has 1 sense

• Born, Max Born -- (British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970))

Overview of verb bear

The verb bear has 13 senses

• bear -- (have; "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature")


• give birth, deliver, bear, birth, have -- (cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!")


• digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up -- (put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "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")


• bear -- (move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders")


• bear, turn out -- (bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers")


• bear, take over, accept, assume -- (take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility")


• hold, bear, carry, contain -- (contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water")


• yield, pay, bear -- (bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?")


• wear, bear -- (have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar")


• behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry -- (behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times")


• bear, hold -- (have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade")


• hold, carry, bear -- (support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright")


• have a bun in the oven, bear, carry, gestate, expect -- (be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child")

Overview of adj born

The adj born has 2 senses

• born -- (brought into existence; "he was a child born of adultery")


• natural, born, innate -- (being talented through inherited qualities; "a natural leader"; "a born musician"; "an innate talent")