Question 51
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "bear out", as in "The facts bear out her story".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
To bear out a story is to show that it is true.
Worth noting
Contradict is the opposite, and tolerate is a trap from "bear" alone.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "bear out"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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