English · Common Verbs
bears
/bɛəz/
[/bɛəz/]
third-person singular of bear
Intermediateverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'bear': he, she, or it carries, endures, or produces something.
Example
This tree bears sweet plums every summer, and the whole neighborhood looks forward to them.
This tree bears sweet plums every summer, and the whole neighborhood looks forward to them.
Etymology
From Old English 'beran' (to carry, bear).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; 'bears' is also the plural of the animal 'bear'.