What does BEAR mean?
- Pronunciation
- /bɛr/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Words With Friends score
- 7
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- have“bear a resemblance”
- cause to be born“My wife had twins yesterday!”
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
- move while holding up or supporting“Bear gifts”
- bring forth,“The apple tree bore delicious apples this year”
- take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person“I'll accept the charges”
- contain or hold; have within“The jar carries wine”
- bring in“interest-bearing accounts”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
bears7borne7
Anagrams of BEAR
bare6
brae6
Words inside BEAR
14 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is BEAR a valid word in word games?
BEAR is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is BEAR worth?
BEAR is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from BEAR?
14 other words, including BE, ARE, RE and BAR.