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retain vs bear

bear vs retain

retain is not a noun while bear is a noun.

retain and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retain No No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of retain; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than retain:
  • retain: hold back within
  • bear: contain or hold; have within
Other hypernyms of retain include carry, contain, hold.
retain (noun) bear (noun)
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
retain (verb) bear (verb)
keep in one's mind be pregnant with
secure and keep for possible future use or application cause to be born
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature have on one's person
hold back within behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
move while holding up or supporting
support or hold in a certain manner
bring forth
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
bring in
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
have
contain or hold; have within
Difference between retain and bear

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