Definitions of bear:

• noun:   massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
• noun:   an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
• verb:   take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

  Example: "She agreed to bear the responsibility"

• verb:   have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

  Example: "She bears the title of Duchess"

• verb:   have

  Example: "Bear a resemblance"

• verb:   move while holding up or supporting

  Example: "Bear gifts"

• verb:   bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
• verb:   contain or hold; have within
• verb:   have on one's person

  Example: "Bear a scar"

• verb:   be pregnant with

  Example: "She is bearing his child"

• verb:   bring in

  Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"

• verb:   behave in a certain manner
• verb:   give birth (to a newborn)
• verb:   support or hold in a certain manner
• verb:   put up with something or somebody unpleasant

  Example: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"

• name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 33333 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #4614)