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Difference between Bear someone and Bear with someone

bear someone

1. (usually Passive) give birth to a child:

  • She bore three children in three years.

2. (usually negat.) tolerate or endure smb.:

  • She could not bear the man Joe she was living with.

bear with someoneput up with a person; show patience towards smb.:

  • Bear with me while I try to remember exactly what he said.