English · Common Verbs
bore
/bɔː/
[/bɔː/]
past tense of bear
Intermediateverb
Definition
Past tense of 'bear': to have carried, endured, or given birth to something.
Example
She bore the difficult news bravely and immediately began planning how the family would cope.
She bore the difficult news bravely and immediately began planning how the family would cope.
Etymology
From Old English 'bær', past tense of 'beran' (to carry, bear).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for completed bearing in the past; 'bore' can also mean a dull person.