bore
/boɹ/noun, verb1 syllable
Bore means: put up with something or somebody unpleasant.
Synonyms for bore62
noun, as in a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
noun, as in diameter of a tube or gun barrel
noun, as in a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
noun, as in a person who evokes boredom
verb, as in put up with something or somebody unpleasant
verb, as in behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
verb, as in be pregnant with
verb, as in cause to be born
verb, as in take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
verb, as in bring forth
verb, as in have
verb, as in move while holding up or supporting
verb, as in cause to be bored
verb, as in make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Opposites of bore
What does bore mean?20
verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself“You should act like an adult”
be pregnant with“She is bearing his child”
cause to be born“My wife had twins yesterday!”
contain or hold; have within“The jar carries wine”
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)“bear a grudge”
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person“I'll accept the charges”
bring in“interest-bearing accounts”
support or hold in a certain manner“She holds her head high”
bring forth“The apple tree bore delicious apples this year”
have on one's person“He wore a red ribbon”
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices“She bears the title of Duchess”
have“bear a resemblance”
move while holding up or supporting“Bear gifts”
cause to be bored
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool“don't drill here, there's a gas pipe”
noun
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
a person who evokes boredom
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with bore?48
three syllables
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Bore in a sentence
- You were sincere and innocent, and bore no malice to one another.ddnktr
- The revolution, in itself, bore no fruit after all.unknown
- He tends to bore people with his stories, which are notorious throughout the city.pengpau
- With patience, you can even bore through flint.shekitten
- To be honest, his talks are always a bore.FeuDRenais
- The pastor's sermons may bore you, but they are morally edifying.darinmex
- To be honest, his talks are always such a bore!Nuel
- The community pastor wasn't a fiery preacher, but rather a talkative windbag and bore.mailohilohi
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Forms of bore
as a noun
- plural
- bores
as a verb
- past tense
- bored
- present participle
- boring
- third-person singular
- bores
- past participle
- bored