Bear
Bear verb - To bring forth from the womb.
Merit and bear are semantically related in acknowledgement topic. In some cases you can use "Merit" instead a verb "Bear".
Merit
Merit verb - To be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment).
Bear and merit are semantically related in acknowledgement topic. Sometimes you can use "Bear" instead a verb "Merit".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- In general, humans bear ants no malice; ants are too insignificant to merit such feelings.
Source: Analysis / Humans Are Cthulhu - The Berenstain Bear Scouts book (see quotes page) has the cubs debating on which merit badge they should go after next.
Source: One Judge to Rule Them All
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