What does upbear mean?
Upbear means (dated, transitive) To hold up; raise aloft; hold or sustain high.
Upbear
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(dated, transitive) To hold up; raise aloft; hold or sustain high.
Example Sentences
One short sigh of breath, upborne / Even to the seat of God.
A monstrous wave up-bore the chief, and dashed him on the craggy shore.
[S]o / Do these upbear the little world below / Of Education,—Patience, Love, and Hope.
Synonyms for upbear
Antonyms for upbear
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Word Forms
- upbears
- upbearing
- upbore
- upborne
Usage Notes
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One short sigh of breath, upborne / Even to the seat of God.
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