bearing

/ˈber-iŋ/

noun

  1. the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears oneself

  2. the act, power, or time of bringing forth offspring or fruit

  3. a product of bearing : crop

a man of dignified bearing

bearing deportment demeanor mien manner carriage mean the outward manifestation of personality or attitude. bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture. deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

verb

  1. to accept or allow oneself to be subjected to especially without giving way

  2. to call for as suitable or essential

  3. assume, accept

couldn't bear the pain

it bears watching

bear suffer endure abide tolerate stand mean to put up with something trying or painful. bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking. suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

noun

  1. checkrein