HyperDic: bearer

English > 4 senses of the word bearer:
NOUNperson bearer, carrier, totersomeone whose employment involves carrying something
person bearera messenger who bears or presents
person bearer, pallbearerone of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
person bearer, holderthe person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
bearer > pronunciation
Soundsbeh'rer
Rhymesadmirer ... wearer: 25 rhymes with rer...
English > bearer: 4 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone whose employment involves carrying something.
Synonymscarrier, toter
Broadertraveler, travellerA person who changes location
Spanishdistribuidor, mensajero, portador, porteador, recadero, repartidor, toter, transportista
Catalanportador, toter, transportista
Verbsbearmove while holding up or supporting
English > bearer: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA messenger who bears or presents.
Example"a bearer of good tidings"
Broadermessenger, courierA person who carries a message
Spanishmozo
Catalanmosso
Verbsbearmove while holding up or supporting
English > bearer: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningOne of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral.
Synonympallbearer
Broadermourner, griever, sorrower, lamenterA person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
Spanishcostalero, portador del ataúd, portador del féretro
Verbsbearmove while holding up or supporting
English > bearer: 4 senses > noun 4, person
MeaningThe person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it.
Example"the bond was marked 'payable to bearer'"
Synonymholder
BroadercapitalistA person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
Spanishportador
Verbsbearhave rightfully

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