Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear with
Phrase
/bɛər wɪð/
Definition
To be patient or tolerant with someone or something.
Examples
- Please bear with me while I find the information you requested.
- Can you bear with us until the meeting starts?
- I know this process is slow, but I appreciate your ability to bear with us.
Meaning
When you ask someone to ‘bear with’ you, you’re asking them to be patient while you do something or while a situation is resolved.
Synonyms
- Be patient
- Be tolerant
- Wait
