bear up

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Verb bear up has 1 sense

bear up - endure cheerfully; "She bore up under the enormous strain"
--₁ is one way to digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
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Bear Up

Definition:

Verb: To stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity or difficulty.

Phrasal verb: To support or hold up something physically or emotionally.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Verb):

- To endure, maintain composure, or cope with difficulties.

Example Sentence: Despite facing numerous obstacles, she managed to bear up and complete the marathon.

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Sense 2 (Phrasal Verb):

- To support someone emotionally in a time of distress or grief.

Example Sentence: He always bears up his best friend whenever he goes through a tough time.

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Sense 3 (Phrasal Verb):

- To physically hold or support something.

Example Sentence: The strong pillars bear up the weight of the entire structure.

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