Question 1

What does "bear with" mean?

Accepted Answer

To ask someone politely to be patient while you deal with something, often in a professional or service context.

Question 2

How do you use "bear with" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Bear with me for just one moment — I need to find your booking on the system.

Question 3

Is "bear with" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bear with" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Extremely common as a polite request in professional and service contexts: 'Bear with me' means 'please be patient while I deal with this.' Can also mean to tolerate a person's faults or behaviour over time. 'Bear with me' is frequently used when someone pauses during a speech or presentation.

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