bearing

Meanings

• relevant relation or interconnection
  • "those issues have no bearing on our situation"
• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
• dignified manner or conduct
• characteristic way of bearing one's body
• heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
• a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
• have
• cause to be born
• put up with something or somebody unpleasant
• move while holding up or supporting
  • "bearing orders"
• bring forth,
• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
• contain or hold; have within
• bring in
  • "interest-bearing accounts"
• have on one's person
• behave in a certain manner
• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
• support or hold in a certain manner
• be pregnant with
  • "She is bearing his child"
• (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

Synonyms

abide, accept, acquit, aim, armorial bearing, assume, bear, behave, birth, brook, carriage, carry, charge, comport, comportment, conduct, contain, deliver, deport, digest, endure, expect, gestate, give birth, have, have a bun in the oven, heading, heraldic bearing, hold, mien, pay, posture, presence, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, take over, tolerate, turn out, wear, yield