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[bear up] {v.}
1. To hold up; carry; support; encourage.
The old bridge can hardly bear up
its own weight any more.
He was born up by love of country.
2. To keep up
one's courage or strength; last.
- Often used with "under".
This boat will
bear up under hurricane winds.
She bore up well at the funeral.
Syn.: STAND
UP. Compare: CARRY ON.
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