(Irregular preterit, past participle: bore, borne).
1. To move while holding up or supporting; also with communication nouns:.
2. To have:.
3. To bring forth, SYN. turn out.
4. To be pregnant with; SYN. carry, gestate, expect.
5. To have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; SYN. hold.
6. To take on as one's own expenses or debts of another person; SYN. take over, accept, assume.