bear out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chứng minh, xác nhận hoặc chứng thực

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

bear someone out on something

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To maintain and support to the end; to defend to the last.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Duy trì và bảo vệ đến cùng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To move quickly and sharply in an outward direction during a race; to veer out.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển động nhanh và sắc nét ra ngoài trong một cuộc đua

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bear out” mean?

To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

Is “bear out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.