bear
//beə(r)//
Noun
A large, heavy mammal with thick fur, a short tail, and sharp claws, found in various species across North America, Europe, and Asia
We saw a bear in the forest.
A person who is rough, gruff, or bad-tempered
He can be a real bear in the morning before his coffee.
An investor who believes that stock prices will fall and sells securities in anticipation of buying them back at lower prices
Bears are selling stocks because they expect prices to drop.
Verb
To carry or support the weight of something
The ice is too thin to bear your weight.
To endure or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant
I can't bear this pain anymore.
To give birth to a child
She bore three children.
To produce or yield fruit, flowers, or other natural products
This apple tree bears fruit every autumn.
To have or display a particular feature, mark, or characteristic
The document bears his signature.