Bear with

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phrasal verb

To ask for patience or understanding.

Please bear with me while I explain the details.
Visual representation of "bear with" - To ask for patience or understanding

Often appears as...

  • bear with me
  • can you bear with
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Requesting Patience

Used when you need someone to wait calmly while you do something.

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Bear with me while I sort these documents.
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Technical Difficulties

Often used when there are unexpected problems needing resolution.

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Please bear with us as we fix the server issue.
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Lengthy Explanation

Indicates a complex or detailed explanation is coming up.

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Bear with me; the instructions are a bit complicated.
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