Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Upbear · Up·bear · IPA 01 v. t. To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain. 1. To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain. “One short sigh of breath, upbore Even to the seat of God.” — Milton. “A monstrous wave upbore The chief, and dashed him on the craggy shore.” — Pope.