bear vs hold

bear and hold both are nouns.

bear and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bear	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of bear; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than bear:

bear: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
hold: support or hold in a certain manner

Other hypernyms of bear include bear, carry, act, move.

As verbs, bear and hold are synonyms defined as:

bear and hold: support or hold in a certain manner

Other synonyms of bear include carry.

As verbs, bear and hold are synonyms defined as:

bear and hold: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

Other synonyms of bear include entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse.

As verbs, bear and hold are synonyms defined as:

bear and hold: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of bear; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than bear:

bear: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
hold: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

Other hypernyms of bear include have, have got.

As verbs, bear and hold are synonyms defined as:

bear and hold: contain or hold; have within

Other synonyms of bear include carry, contain.

bear (noun)	hold (noun)
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws	the act of grasping
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	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
	a cell in a jail or prison
	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
	a stronghold
	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
	time during which some action is awaited

bear (verb)	hold (verb)
be pregnant with	keep from exhaling or expelling
cause to be born	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
have on one's person	hold the attention of
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	assert or affirm
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	remain committed to
move while holding up or supporting	declare to be
support or hold in a certain manner	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
bring forth	be in accord; be in agreement
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)	aim, point, or direct
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices	protect against a challenge or attack
bring in	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person	have or hold in one's hands or grip
have	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
contain or hold; have within	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

bear vs hold

bear and hold both are nouns.

bear and hold both are verbs.

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