bears, bore, borne, bearing
to bear with
phrasal verb
To be patient or tolerant with someone or something
- 1Please bear with me while I find the information.
- 2Can you bear with us during this busy period?
To bear with means to stay calm and understanding when dealing with someone or something that may be difficult or annoying. It's like being patient and not getting upset when faced with a challenging situation or person.
Remember, bearing with someone doesn't mean you have to agree with them. It's about showing empathy and understanding, even if you don't see eye to eye. Keep an open mind and listen actively.
at a fuel station
Patience at the Pump
Christopher
Hey Jeffrey, the line is moving slowly today.
Jeffrey
Yeah, I noticed. Let's just bear with it for a bit longer.
Christopher
You're right, no point in getting frustrated.
Jeffrey
Exactly, we'll be on our way soon enough.
at the fitness center
Waiting for the Weights
Ashley
Hey Robert, the equipment is all taken right now.
Robert
I see. I guess we'll have to bear with the wait.
Ashley
Yeah, let's do some stretching in the meantime.
Robert
Good idea, it'll keep us warmed up.
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Similar to "to bear with":
- 1tolerate
- 2endure