bear down Antonyms

Meaning of bear down

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bear down (v)

exert a force with a heavy weight

contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

exert full strength

pay special attention to

exert a force or cause a strain upon

bear down Sentence Examples

  1. The hikers had to bear down on the rugged trail, its steep incline testing their endurance.
  2. The quarterback instructed the team to bear down and execute the next play with precision.
  3. The students braced themselves, ready to bear down on the challenging exam.
  4. Despite the setbacks, the company's employees continued to bear down and work tirelessly towards their goals.
  5. The weightlifter grunted as he bore down, lifting an incredible amount of weight above his head.
  6. The doctor instructed the patient to bear down during childbirth, guiding the baby into the world.
  7. The pilot bore down on the controls, navigating the aircraft through turbulent weather.
  8. The surgeon bore down with her scalpel, performing a delicate operation with precision.
  9. The hunter bore down on his target, aiming his rifle with unwavering focus.
  10. The team members bore down on the final task, determined to finish strong and achieve their objective.

FAQs About the word bear down

exert a force with a heavy weight, contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery, to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle, exe

pressure,weigh (upon), compress,depress, muscle, force, impel, squash, lean (on or against), jam

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The hikers had to bear down on the rugged trail, its steep incline testing their endurance.

The quarterback instructed the team to bear down and execute the next play with precision.

The students braced themselves, ready to bear down on the challenging exam.

Despite the setbacks, the company's employees continued to bear down and work tirelessly towards their goals.