Question

0984 2 Some people cannot endure the idea of devoting themselves to children. Some people cannot [[endure]] the idea of devoting themselves to children. bear When you mean 'strongly dislike' or 'be unable to accept', use can't bear/stand: 'He used to like cricket, but now he can't stand it.' 'He couldn't bear the thought of his wife leaving him.'

Accepted Answer

endure ✗ Some people cannot bear the idea of devoting themselves to children. Some people cannot [[bear]] the idea of devoting themselves to children. bear | endure

Idx	0984
Keyword	endure
Sub Entry Number	2
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	Some people cannot endure the idea of devoting themselves to children.
Correct Sentence	Some people cannot bear the idea of devoting themselves to children.
Cloze Error Sentence	Some people cannot [[endure]] the idea of devoting themselves to children.
Cloze Sentence	Some people cannot [[bear]] the idea of devoting themselves to children.
Cloze Answer	bear
Choices	bear \| endure
Explanation	When you mean 'strongly dislike' or 'be unable to accept', use can't bear/stand: 'He used to like cricket, but now he can't stand it.' 'He couldn't bear the thought of his wife leaving him.'

People Idea Devoting Children Bear Endure Strongly Dislike