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bear out

The correct spelling is bear out.

How to pronounce bear out

verb

IPA: /bɛəɹ ˈaʊt/

Say it like: Bee-r o-wt

The correct spelling is bear out. To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for. For example: "It was a promising idea, but the evidence did not bear out their theory."

Usage Examples

It was a promising idea, but the evidence did not bear out their theory.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.
  2. 2.To maintain and support to the end; to defend to the last.

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