bear up
verb
bore up; borne up also born up; bearing up; bears up
1
: to summon up courage, resolution, or strength
bearing up under the strain
2
a
: to prove to be true, accurate, or valid : hold up
The deal was scrapped when it became apparent that it would not bear up to scrutiny from the European Commission.—Lars Brandle
b
: to prove to be effective or able to withstand something : hold up
The brand … first became popular after the duo succeeded in building cars that could bear up to Sweden's rough roads and freezing temperatures.—Hannah M. Muralla
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“Bear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20up. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.
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