to bear; burden; responsibility
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to bear; to shoulder; to take on
Used for responsibilities, duties, work, expenses, etc. Often involves a sense of obligation.
This expense will be borne by the company.
As his parents get older, he has started to shoulder the family responsibilities.
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The state covers all tuition fees for rural students.
This project is too risky, and no one is willing to take it on.
noun
burden; load; responsibility; pressure
Refers to a thing or feeling that is heavy to bear, such as financial pressure, mental stress, or a duty.
The child's tuition fee is a big financial burden for the family.
Long-term overtime work has put a heavy psychological burden on him.
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The government introduced policies to reduce the tax burden on small and micro enterprises.
Taking care of sick parents is both a responsibility and a sweet burden.