Definition of 'bear up' bear up. phrasal verb. If you bear up when experiencing problems, you remain cheerful and show courage in spite of them. How's Mary bearing up? [VERB PARTICLE] She was frightened that she would be unable to bear up under the pain of childbirth. [V P under n] See full dictionary entry for bear. More @Wikipedia
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