downbear
downbear · downbears · downbore · downborne · downbearing
To bear, bring or carry downTo bear, bring or carry down.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To bear, bring or carry down.
(transitive)To bear or press down (on); press upon; depress; subdue.
(transitive)To lessen; reduce.
Origin
From Middle English dounberen, equivalent to down- + bear.From Middle English dounberen, equivalent to down- + bear.
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Forms
downbears, downbearing, downbore, downborneLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle