Question

Which of the following phrasal verb will give the meaning “to be patient with someone”?

• A. bear with
• B. bear up
• C. bear out
• D. bear on

Answer 1

Answer:

A. bear with

• Bear with → means to be patient with someone or something (e.g., Please bear with me while I explain). This matches the given meaning exactly.

• Bear up → means to remain strong or brave in a difficult situation (e.g., She bore up well under pressure).

• Bear out → means to confirm or support something (e.g., The evidence bears out his story).

• Bear on → means to relate to or affect something (e.g., This fact bears on the case).