bear out

English

/bɛəɹ ˈaʊt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.
  • To maintain and support to the end; to defend to the last.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English beren out, outberen affix from English bear (m, be-er, carry) + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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