Bear
Bear verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).
Usage example: I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
Stand is a synonym for bear in undergo topic. In some cases you can use "Stand" instead a verb "Bear", when it comes to topics like allow, process, tolerate, accept. popular alternative
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The bear trio from We Bare Bears have paws that are stubby and although they have fingers, they stand on their stubs instead of flat on their paws.
Source: Fingerless Hands - A 2014 movie written, directed and staring Chris Rock.Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen (Chris Rock) hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear.
Source: Film / Top Five - Some may call it a curse A life like mine But others, a blessing It's certainly a lonely life But a fulfilling one and the best It's my cross to bear And I'll bear it gladly Someone has to take a stand against evil Why should it not be me?
Source: Badass Creed / Music
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