Unit 21: BEAR Phrasal Verbs
Can-do Statement
I can understand and use common BEAR phrasal verbs in everyday English.
The verb bear often means "carry", "accept", "support", or "deal with". In phrasal verbs, it can have several different meanings.
Visual Context
Many BEAR phrasal verbs are connected with ideas such as pressure, patience, support, remembering, and proving something.
Target Vocabulary
1. bear off sth
Meaning: to win a prize, victory, or success.
Example: She bore off first prize in the competition.
2. bear down
Meaning: to work harder or put in more effort.
Example: We need to bear down and finish the project.
3. bear down on sb/sth
Meaning: to move toward someone or something in a threatening or strong way.
Example: The storm was bearing down on the town.
4. bear on sth
Meaning: to be related to or affect something.
Example: These facts bear on the decision.
5. bear sth out
Meaning: to show that something is true.
Example: The research bears out his idea.
6. bear up
Meaning: to stay strong during a difficult time.
Example: She is bearing up well after the accident.
7. bear in mind
Meaning: to remember something important.
Example: Bear in mind that the shop closes at 6 p.m.
8. bear with sb
Meaning: to be patient with someone.
Example: Please bear with me while I check the information.
9. bear witness / testimony to sth
Meaning: to show or prove that something is true.
Example: The old building bears witness to the city's history.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích
bear off = giành chiến thắng.
bear down = cố gắng hơn, tập trung hơn.
bear down on = tiến đến một cách mạnh mẽ hoặc đe dọa.
bear on = liên quan đến.
bear out = chứng minh là đúng.
bear up = vững vàng trước khó khăn.
bear in mind = ghi nhớ.
bear with = kiên nhẫn với ai.
bear witness/testimony to = làm bằng chứng cho điều gì.
Usage Patterns
Pattern 1: bear in mind + clause/noun
Structure: Bear in mind + information
- Bear in mind that tickets are limited.
- Bear in mind the extra cost.
Pattern 2: bear with + person
Structure: Bear with + somebody
- Please bear with me.
- Thank you for bearing with us.
Pattern 3: bear on + topic
Structure: Something bears on + issue/topic
- The report bears on public safety.
- The new information bears on the case.
Pattern 4: bear out + statement/idea
Structure: Evidence bears out + claim
- The numbers bear out his argument.
- The results bear out the theory.
Worked Examples
Example 1
Sentence: Please ______ me while I find the document.
Answer: bear with
Why? The speaker asks for patience.
Example 2
Sentence: The evidence ______ his story.
Answer: bears out
Why? The evidence proves that the story is true.
Example 3
Situation: Your friend is having a difficult year but stays positive.
Best phrasal verb: bear up
Sentence: She is bearing up very well.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích
Example 1: bear with = kiên nhẫn với ai đó.
Example 2: bear out = chứng minh một điều là đúng.
Example 3: bear up = giữ tinh thần mạnh mẽ khi gặp khó khăn.
Quick Review
- bear in mind → remember
- bear with → be patient
- bear up → stay strong
- bear out → prove true
- bear on → relate to
- bear down → work harder
- bear down on → move strongly toward
- bear off → win
- bear witness/testimony to → show evidence of something