bear out meaning

UK /bɛə aʊt/ US /bɛr aʊt/ 2 syllables

bear out (verb): support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm.

Definition of bear out

  1. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
    • The stories and claims were born out by the evidence

    Synonyms: corroborate, underpin, support

    Type of: match

How to pronounce bear out

bear out is pronounced /bɛə aʊt/ in British English and /bɛr aʊt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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