English Expression · Intermediate
bear up
To sail close to the wind
Pronunciation: say bear up
Meaning
To sustain, support, or keep someone or something from failing or sinking.
Example
Religious hope does not only bear up the mind under her sufferings.
Religious hope does not only bear up the mind under her sufferings.
Practice tips
- Practice bear up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.