be able to bear the cost of
/biː eɪbəl tuː bɛr ðə kɒst ɒv/
have the means to pay
I am not able to bear the cost of a new car.
I cannot afford a new car.
formal
to have sufficient financial resources to pay for something
The company must be able to bear the cost of the new safety regulations.
The company must be able to afford the expenses required by the new safety rules.
Often used in business, legal, or formal contexts.
Collocations
bear the cost ofpay for; cover the expense of
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