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Definition of borne - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
transportationcarried or transported by something
- The disease is water-borne.
2.
creationproduced or generated by something
- Researchers studied mosquito-borne diseases after the summer floods.
Expressions with borne
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carried in or on a truck
The truck-borne equipment arrived this morning.
originating or acquired in a hospital setting
Hospital-borne infections are a serious concern for patients.
become suddenly clear or strongly realized by someone
It was borne in on her that she was lost.
become suddenly clear or strongly felt by someone
It was borne in upon her that she was lost.
Origin of borne
Old English, beran (to carry)
Terms with borne included in their meaning
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suffering
require to be borne or suffered
medical
liver disease caused by a specific blood-borne virus
tolerable
capable of being borne though unpleasant
agriculture
young female cow that has not borne a calf
vector-borne disease
disease transmitted by lice or ticks
animal-borne bacteria
zoonotic disease causing fever and headache in humans
medical
tick-borne disease caused by Ehrlichia bacteria
games
victory in backgammon with no opponent stones borne off
acr: mosquito-borne disease
disease spread by mosquitoes
five births
female that has borne five offspring
veterinary
tick-borne fever in cattle causing red urine
medical
immune reaction in skin from water-borne parasites
veterinary
tick-borne disease in cattle by Babesia bigemina
medical
having borne only one child
acr: vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
bomb hidden in a vehicle
plant
pollinated by wind-borne pollen
Examples of borne in a sentence
Food-borne illnesses are a major concern in summer. Waterborne diseases are a major concern in the area. The insect-borne virus spread rapidly.
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- French:porté, engendré, ...
- German:getragen, erzeugt, ...
- Italian:portato, generato, ...
- Spanish:transmitido por, producido, ...
- Portuguese:transmitido, produzido, ...
- Chinese:传播的, 产生的, ...
- Japanese:媒介, 生成された, ...
- Arabic:مَنْقُول, مُتَوَلِّد, ...
- Hebrew:מֻעבָּר, מוּפָק, ...
- Russian:переносимый, созданный, ...
- Ukrainian:водонесений, створений, ...
- Hindi:किसी माध्यम से वहन किया जाने वाला, उत्पन्न, ...
Definition of bear - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toyssoft stuffed toy hugged by children for comfort
- She hugged her bear tightly at night.
2.
animallarge mammal with thick fur and claws
- The bear roamed the forest in search of food.
3.
financeTECH. investor expecting prices to fallTECH.
- The bear sold his shares before the market crash.
4.
- This project is a real bear to complete.
5.
gay slanglarge hairy man often homosexual
- He identified as a bear in the community.
Verb
1.
enduranceendure or tolerate something unpleasant
- He cannot bear the loud noise.
2.
responsibilitytake on responsibility or cost
- She bears the cost of the repairs.
3.
appearancehave or display a particular mark or feature
- The document bears the official seal.
4.
transportationcarry or support a weight
- She can bear heavy loads on her back..
5.
change directionintr. turn and proceed in a directionintr.
- Bear left at the fork in the road..
6.
reproductiongive birth to a child
- She is bearing her first child..
7.
natureproduce fruit or flowers
- The apple tree bears fruit every autumn..
8.
emotionhave a feeling or emotion towards someone
- He bears no ill will towards them.
Images of bear
soft stuffed toy hugged by children for comfort 
large mammal with thick fur and claws
Expressions with bear
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be patient with someone or something
Please bear with me while I find the document.
female bear raising cubs
The mama bear watched over her cubs carefully.
press or weigh down heavily
The snow bore down on the roof, causing it to creak.
produce fruit as a plant
The apple tree will bear fruit in the summer.
be patient with me
Please bear with me while I find the information.
maintain resentment towards someone for a past offense
She still bears a grudge against him for the insult.
hold onto resentment towards someone for past offenses
She tends to bear grudges against her coworkers.
keep something important in your thoughts or memory
Bear in mind the rules before you start.
carry something heavy without falling or breaking
The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.
stay positive or strong during hard times
She tried to bear up after hearing the bad news.
express inability to endure or tolerate something unpleasant
I can't bear the loud noise anymore!
difficult burden or responsibility someone must deal with
Dealing with his illness is his cross to bear.
accept something unpleasant, often with good humour or patience
Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it.
extremely hungry
After the hike, I was hungry as a bear.
father who is very protective
He acts like a papa bear when it comes to his children.
too upset to leave someone, somewhere or something you love
She couldn't bear to part with the old house.
feel anger or dislike toward someone
She does not bear ill will against her old friend.
confirm or support with evidence
The data bears out the scientist's theory.
language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of the kids.
withstand being compared
Her performance bears comparison with the best in the industry.
move quickly towards someone or something
The storm seemed to bear down on our village..
have no connection or similarity to something
His statement bears no relation to the facts.
apply pressure or influence
She continued to bear on the issue until it was resolved..
enclosure for keeping bears
The zoo had a large bear pit.
Origin of bear
Old English, beran (to carry)
Examples of bear in a sentence
He received a bear for his birthday. A bear hibernates during the winter months. The bear's growl echoed through the valley. The bear predicted a downturn in the tech industry. Bears are cautious during volatile market conditions. Final exams can be a bear for students.
Moving all those boxes was a bear of a task. The club was a popular spot for bears. He felt comfortable among other bears at the event. She had to bear the pain silently. We must bear the harsh weather conditions. He bears the responsibility for the team's failure. They bear the burden of the financial loss. The old coin bears the king's profile. Several boxes bore warning labels. The bridge must bear the weight of the vehicles. He struggled to bear the burden of his responsibilities. Bear right after the bridge. You need to bear east to reach the lake. She will bear twins in the coming months. The queen is expected to bear an heir soon. The cherry tree bears flowers in spring. This plant bears fruit in the summer. She bears a deep affection for her hometown. Despite the betrayal, he bears a sense of loyalty.
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- French:nounours, supporter, ...
- German:Teddybär, ertragen, ...
- Italian:orsacchiotto, sopportare, ...
- Spanish:peluche, soportar, ...
- Portuguese:urso de peluche, suportar, ...
- Chinese:泰迪熊, 忍受, ...
- Japanese:クマのぬいぐるみ, 我慢する, ...
- Arabic:دُبّ, احْتَمَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:דּוּבִּי, לִסְבּוֹל, ...
- Russian:медвежонок, терпеть, ...
- Ukrainian:ведмедик, терпіти, ...
- Hindi:भालू, सहन करना, ...
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