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borne

Pronunciación: [bɔrn]

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Contexto: «give birth»

(verb) to have given birth to a baby or babies. When someone bears a child, they bring a new life into the world.

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She has borne three children, and they all have different personalities.

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He has not borne any children, as he chose to focus on his career instead.

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How many children has she borne?

Contexto: «carry or support»

(verb) to carry something or support a heavy load. It’s like when you hold something up or help something stay strong.

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The bridge has borne the weight of many cars for years without any problems.

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The chair could not have borne the weight of such a large person.

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Can the rope bear the weight of the heavy package?

Contexto: «emotion or responsibility»

(verb) to feel or show something difficult, like responsibility or sadness. This is when someone struggles but continues to handle it.

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She has borne the burden of her family's expectations with grace.

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He cannot bear the weight of such sadness and needs help.

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What can she no longer bear in her life?

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