1. (

• Born ,
• Max_Born

) British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970) ;

1. (

• bear ,

) have; "bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature" ;

2. (

• give_birth ,
• deliver ,
• bear ,
• birth ,
• have

) cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!" ;

3. (

• 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" ;

4. (

• bear

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

5. (

• bear ,
• turn_out

) bring forth; "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers" ;

6. (

• 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" ;

7. (

• hold ,
• bear ,
• carry ,
• contain ,

) contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water" ;

8. (

• yield ,
• pay ,
• bear ,

) bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?" ;

9. (

• wear ,
• bear ,

) have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar" ;

10. (

• 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" ;

11. (

• bear ,
• hold ,

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

12. (

• hold ,
• carry ,
• bear ,

) support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright" ;

13. (

• 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" ;

1. (

• born

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

2. (

• natural ,
• born ,
• innate

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