Bear up
phrasal verb
To remain brave and cheerful in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Even though she is facing a tough time, she is bearing up remarkably well.
Often appears as...
- bear up well
- bear up under pressure
phrasal verb
To support and encourage.
He was the one who bore me up when I lost hope.
Often appears as...
- bear up someone
- bear up hope
phrasal verb
To become stronger in response to pressure.
The budget is not bearing up under scrutiny.
Often appears as...
- bear up scrutiny
- bear up under pressure
phrasal verb
To keep going in difficult circumstances.
They managed to bear up even when things got tough.
Often appears as...
- bear up even
- bear up despite
phrasal verb
To remain brave and cheerful in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Even though she is facing a tough time, she is bearing up remarkably well.
Often appears as...
- bear up well
- bear up under pressure
phrasal verb
To support and encourage.
He was the one who bore me up when I lost hope.
Often appears as...
- bear up someone
- bear up hope
phrasal verb
To become stronger in response to pressure.
The budget is not bearing up under scrutiny.
Often appears as...
- bear up scrutiny
- bear up under pressure
phrasal verb
To keep going in difficult circumstances.
They managed to bear up even when things got tough.
Often appears as...
- bear up even
- bear up despite
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Resilience
Use 'bear up' to highlight someone's emotional strength during hard times.
She's bearing up despite the loss in her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Bear up' is neither formal nor informal, making it versatile for many situations.
During the interview, he managed to bear up under tough questions.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It implies a positive judgment about someone's coping abilities.
Despite being sick, she bore up well during the presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Resilience
Use 'bear up' to highlight someone's emotional strength during hard times.
She's bearing up despite the loss in her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Bear up' is neither formal nor informal, making it versatile for many situations.
During the interview, he managed to bear up under tough questions.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It implies a positive judgment about someone's coping abilities.
Despite being sick, she bore up well during the presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Resilience
Use 'bear up' to highlight someone's emotional strength during hard times.
She's bearing up despite the loss in her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Bear up' is neither formal nor informal, making it versatile for many situations.
During the interview, he managed to bear up under tough questions.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It implies a positive judgment about someone's coping abilities.
Despite being sick, she bore up well during the presentation.
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