Bear arms

verb

To carry or possess weapons.

Citizens have the constitutional right to bear arms.
Visual representation of "bear arms" - To carry or possess weapons.

Often appears as...

  • right to bear arms
  • bear arms against

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

Legal

verb

To serve as a soldier or fight in a war.

He was proud to bear arms for his country.
Visual representation of "bear arms" - To serve as a soldier or fight in a war.

Often appears as...

  • bear arms for
  • bear arms in

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

verb

To carry or possess weapons.

Citizens have the constitutional right to bear arms.
Visual representation of "bear arms" - To carry or possess weapons.

Often appears as...

  • right to bear arms
  • bear arms against

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

Legal

verb

To serve as a soldier or fight in a war.

He was proud to bear arms for his country.
Visual representation of "bear arms" - To serve as a soldier or fight in a war.

Often appears as...

  • bear arms for
  • bear arms in

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

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Visual representation of "bear arms"
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Constitutional Context

Often used in discussions about the right to legally own and use guns, especially in the United States.

Illustration for Constitutional Context
The debate on the right to bear arms is intense.
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Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, talking about weapons can be sensitive; understand the audience before using this term.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
In discussions abroad, she avoided topics like the right to bear arms.
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Legal Implications

Using the phrase can imply support for personal weapon ownership, which may be controversial.

Illustration for Legal Implications
They argued that to bear arms is an essential personal freedom.
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Constitutional Context

Often used in discussions about the right to legally own and use guns, especially in the United States.

Illustration for Constitutional Context
The debate on the right to bear arms is intense.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, talking about weapons can be sensitive; understand the audience before using this term.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
In discussions abroad, she avoided topics like the right to bear arms.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Legal Implications

Using the phrase can imply support for personal weapon ownership, which may be controversial.

Illustration for Legal Implications
They argued that to bear arms is an essential personal freedom.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Constitutional Context

Often used in discussions about the right to legally own and use guns, especially in the United States.

Illustration for Constitutional Context
The debate on the right to bear arms is intense.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, talking about weapons can be sensitive; understand the audience before using this term.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
In discussions abroad, she avoided topics like the right to bear arms.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Legal Implications

Using the phrase can imply support for personal weapon ownership, which may be controversial.

Illustration for Legal Implications
They argued that to bear arms is an essential personal freedom.
Visual representation of the word "Bear arms"

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