Bear up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈəp
BAIR-uhp
bˈeə/ /ˈʌp
BAIR-up
Definition
To remain strong or courageous during a difficult time; to cope or not give up when facing trouble or sadness.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and conversational, often with 'how are you bearing up?' when someone experienced trouble. Frequently refers to emotional strength. Don't confuse with 'bear' (the animal) or literal 'bearing weight'.
Spanish: aguantar - resistir - mantenerse fuertePortuguese (BR): aguentar - suportar - manter-se firmePortuguese (PT): aguentar - suportar - manter-se firmeChinese (Simplified): 坚持下去 - 顶住Chinese (Traditional): 堅持下去 - 撐住Hindi: सहन करना - मजबूत रहनाArabic: يصمد - يتحمّلBengali: ধৈর্য ধরে থাকা - শক্ত থাকাRussian: держаться - выдерживатьJapanese: 耐える - 持ちこたえるVietnamese: chịu đựng - cầm cựKorean: 잘 버티다 - 견디다Turkish: dayanmak - güçlü kalmakUrdu: برداشت کرنا - مضبوط رہناIndonesian: bertahan - tetap kuat
Example Sentences
She tried to bear up after losing her job.
basic
It's hard to bear up when you feel alone.
basic
How do you bear up under so much stress?
basic
Just try to bear up—things will get better soon.
natural
She’s bearing up surprisingly well after the accident.
natural
"How are you bearing up?" asked my friend after hearing the news.
natural