Bear

Verb

Bear

1. to relate or express a personal conviction of the truthfulness of a religious precept or of the Church.
   • We have set aside the rest of the meeting for those who wish to bear their testimonies of this principle.
2. to hold or have been ordained to a priesthood.
   • He bears the Melchesidek priesthood.

Usage notes

• This first usage of the word is probably derived from the phrase "to bear witness."

Derived terms

• Bear the priesthood
• Bear testimony

Related terms

• Fast-and-testimony meeting
• Testimony meeting

Translations

Bear

• Portuguese: prestar pt(pt)
• Spanish: prestar es(es)