upbear

[ uhp-bair ]
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verb (used with object),up·bore, up·borne, up·bear·ing.
  1. to bear up; raise aloft; sustain or support.

Origin of upbear

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First recorded in 1250–1300, upbear is from the Middle English word upberen.See up-, bear1

Other words from upbear

  • up·bear·er, noun

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