bear out

verb

bore out; borne out also born out; bearing out; bears out

transitive verb

: confirm, substantiate
a theory borne out by data

Examples of bear out in a Sentence

the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Sometimes a parent’s instincts are born out of their own experiences. Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024 Historically, the reluctance of insurance companies to cover obesity medications is born out of a belief that obesity is a personal failing. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 It was born out of the desire to blend timeless tailoring with avant-garde design. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The independent Interfraternity Council on the Hill — a student-run oversight organization now led by chief advocate Michael Smith — was born out of the split. Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bear out 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bear out was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near bear out

Cite this Entry

“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bear out

verb
: confirm sense 4
the facts bore out her story
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!