Bear and Respect

Bear

Bear verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).

Usage example: I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one

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Respect and bear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respect" instead a verb "Bear".

Nearby Words: bearing, bearish, bearer, bearskin, beared

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Bear and respect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bear" instead a verb "Respect".

He genuinely does like and respect her, but as they both believe, the mutant gene is the Mark of the Beast, and all who bear it must perish.

Source: Characters / X Men Rogues Gallery M To Z
I heard a guy on the radio last night saying that in respect of his right to bear arms he thought he might plead the fifth amendment, these people think they live in America!

Source: Series / The Games
Except when the bears are Grizzlies (chapter 28.1), then this trope is played straight... until Reina sacks it in the knee, then the bear relents and shows her some respect.

Source: Manga / Yandere Kanojo

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