born

Từ điển Collocation

born verb be born

ADV. prematurely

PREP. into She was born into a wealthy family. | of (formal) to be born of noble parents | to babies who are born to very young mothers | with Their child was born with a serious medical problem.

PHRASES American, British, etc. born The part is played by an American-born actress. | be born alive/dead, be born and bred/brought up/raised I was born and bred in Liverpool. | be born blind, deaf, etc., be born out of wedlock/outside marriage

Từ điển WordNet

    n.

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

    adj.

  • brought into existence

    he was a child born of adultery

  • being talented through inherited qualities; natural, born(p), innate(p)

    a natural leader

    a born musician

    an innate talent

    n.

  • massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
  • 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

    v.

  • have

    bear a resemblance

    bear a signature

  • cause_to_be_born; give birth, deliver, birth, have

    My wife had twins yesterday!

  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant; digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up

    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

  • move while holding up or supporting

    Bear gifts

    bear a heavy load

    bear news

    bearing orders

  • bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; turn out

    The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers

  • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; take over, accept, assume

    I'll accept the charges

    She agreed to bear the responsibility

  • contain or hold; have within; hold, carry, contain

    The jar carries wine

    The canteen holds fresh water

    This can contains water

  • bring in; yield, pay

    interest-bearing accounts

    How much does this savings certificate pay annually?

  • have on one's person; wear

    He wore a red ribbon

    bear a scar

  • behave in a certain manner; behave, acquit, deport, conduct, comport, carry

    She carried herself well

    he bore himself with dignity

    They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

  • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; hold

    She bears the title of Duchess

    He held the governorship for almost a decade

  • support or hold in a certain manner; hold, carry

    She holds her head high

    He carried himself upright

  • be pregnant with; have a bun in the oven, carry, gestate, expect

    She is bearing his child

    The are expecting another child in January

    I am carrying his child

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary


syn.: hatched acquiredbears|bore|bearing|born
syn.: animal carry endure hold produce support withstand yield