bore

Meanings

• a person who evokes boredom
• a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
• diameter of a tube or gun barrel
• a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
• cause to be bored
• make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
• have
• cause to be born
• put up with something or somebody unpleasant
• move while holding up or supporting
• bring forth,
  • "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
  • "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers"
• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
• contain or hold; have within
• bring in
• have on one's person
• behave in a certain manner
  • "he bore himself with dignity"
• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
• support or hold in a certain manner
• be pregnant with

Synonyms

abide, accept, acquit, aegir, assume, bear, behave, birth, bore-hole, brook, caliber, calibre, carry, comport, conduct, contain, deliver, deport, digest, drill, drill hole, dullard, eager, eagre, endure, expect, gauge, gestate, give birth, have, have a bun in the oven, hold, pay, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, take over, tidal bore, tire, tolerate, turn out, wear, yield