Definition of Bore

Verb: bore bor

Cause to be bored
- tire
Make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
"carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall";
- drill

Noun: bore bor

A person who evokes boredom
- dullard
A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
- tidal bore, eagre, aegir [non-standard], eager
Diameter of a tube or gun barrel
- gauge, caliber [US], calibre [Brit, Cdn]
(mining) a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
- bore-hole, drill hole

Verb: bear (bore,borne, also born) behr

Have as a feature; convey
"bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature"
Cause to be born
"My wife bore twins yesterday!";
- give birth, deliver, birth, have
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
"I cannot bear his constant criticism";
- digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
Move while holding up or supporting
"Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
Bring forth
"The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers";
- turn out
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
"She agreed to bear the responsibility";
- take over, accept, assume
Have within
"The canteen bears fresh water";
- hold, carry, contain
(investment) bring in
"interest-bearing accounts";
- yield, pay
Have on one's person
"bear a scar";
- wear
Behave in a certain manner
"he bore himself with dignity";
- behave, acquit, deport, conduct, comport, carry
Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
"She bears the title of Duchess";
- hold
Support or hold in a certain manner
"She bears her head high";
- hold, carry
Be pregnant with
"She is bearing his child";
- have a bun in the oven, carry, gestate, expect