(literary, rare, usually passive) Induce somebody to realize something, to impress a realization upon a person, usually in a gradual way.

Alternative form of bear garlic

meat from a bear

(archaic) A koala.

plural of Australian bear

To be the first or the leader.

To gain; to carry off, as a prize. / To restrain; to keep from approaching. / (nautical) To remove to a distance; to keep clear from rubbing against anything.

Alternative form of bearleader

(historical) A public place where bears are kept for diversion or fighting. / (archaic) Any place where riotous conduct is common or permitted.

The flag raised at Sonoma in 1846 during the Bear Flag Revolt. / The current flag of California, based on that flag.