Question

What is the definition of the word borne as it is used in the excerpt below?

THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge


1. A circular soft

2. To hold or remain firm under

3. To support

4. To give birth to

Answer 1

The correct answer is number 2 “To hold or remain firm under” . In this context the word “borne” means “endure”.