bear oneself — meaning & examples

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Meanings:

  • 1.

    Global Englishformal
    • To behave or conduct oneself in a specified manner; to carry oneself with a particular demeanor.

    Examples

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    • Despite the criticism, she bore herself with dignity throughout the entire conference.

      A pesar de las críticas, ella se comportó con dignidad durante toda la conferencia.

    • He bears himself like a true professional, always calm and confident under pressure.

      Se conduce como un verdadero profesional, siempre calmado y confiado bajo presión.

    • The young athlete bore herself well on the international stage, impressing the judges.

      La joven atleta se comportó bien en la escena internacional, impresionando a los jueces.

  • 2.

    Global Englishliterary
    • To move or carry oneself physically in a particular way; to proceed or advance in a specified manner.

    Examples

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    • She bore herself gracefully as she walked down the runway during the fashion show.

      Ella se movió con gracia mientras caminaba por la pasarela durante el desfile de moda.

    • The soldier bore himself steadily despite the chaos surrounding him.

      El soldado se mantuvo firme a pesar del caos que lo rodeaba.

    • They were bearing themselves carefully on the slippery rocks to avoid falling.

      Se desplazaban con cuidado sobre las rocas resbaladizas para evitar caerse.

    • He bore himself awkwardly at the formal dinner, clearly uncomfortable with the etiquette.

      Se comportó torpemente en la cena formal, claramente incómodo con la etiqueta.

  • 3.

    Global Englishformal
    • To present one's attitude or deportment toward others by means of observable behavior.

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    • During the meeting, she bore herself with confidence, winning over the skeptical board members.

      Durante la reunión, ella se comportó con confianza, ganándose a los miembros escépticos de la junta.

    • The ambassador bore himself with great respect and professionalism throughout the negotiations.

      El embajador se condujo con gran respeto y profesionalismo durante las negociaciones.

    • He bore himself in a way that made everyone trust his leadership immediately.

      Se comportó de una manera que hizo que todos confiaran en su liderazgo de inmediato.

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