born Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
   Max Born.
   
2. verb have
   bear.
   
   • bear a resemblance
   • bear a signature
3. verb cause to be born
   have; deliver; birth; bear; give birth.
   
   • My wife had twins yesterday!
4. verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant
   stomach; brook; support; put up; tolerate; bear; abide; endure; stick out; suffer; digest; stand.
   
   • 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
5. verb move while holding up or supporting
   bear.
   
   • Bear gifts
   • bear a heavy load
   • bear news
   • bearing orders
6. verb bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
   turn out; bear.
   
   • The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
7. verb take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
   assume; take over; accept; bear.
   
   • I'll accept the charges
   • She agreed to bear the responsibility
8. verb contain or hold; have within
   carry; hold; bear; contain.
   
   • The jar carries wine
   • The canteen holds fresh water
   • This can contains water
9. verb bring in
   pay; bear; yield.
   
   • interest-bearing accounts
   • How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
10. verb have on one's person
    wear; bear.
    
    • He wore a red ribbon
    • bear a scar
11. verb behave in a certain manner
    acquit; comport; bear; behave; conduct; carry; deport.
    
    • She carried herself well
    • he bore himself with dignity
    • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
12. verb have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
    hold; bear.
    
    • She bears the title of Duchess
    • He held the governorship for almost a decade
13. verb support or hold in a certain manner
    carry; hold; bear.
    
    • She holds her head high
    • He carried himself upright
14. verb be pregnant with
    carry; gestate; have a bun in the oven; bear; expect.
    
    • She is bearing his child
    • The are expecting another child in January
    • I am carrying his child
15. adjective brought into existence
    
    • he was a child born of adultery
16. adjective satellite being talented through inherited qualities
    natural; innate.
    
    • a natural leader
    • a born musician
    • an innate talent

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