Antonyms for bearer


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bair-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɛər ər


Definition of bearer

Origin :
  • Old English -berere (in water-berere), agent noun from bear (v.). Meaning "one who helps carry a corpse to the grave" is from 1630s.
  • noun person who carries messages or deliveries
  • noun person who requests payment of bill
Example sentences :
  • The bearer, if suspected and examined, is to produce that as the only one he carries.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "I am the bearer of bad news, gentlemen," he said, addressing them both.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Some victories are only to be won with arms that hurt the bearer.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • I immediately determined to follow the bearer of this letter.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The bearer of this gift is entitled to claim any boon from Isabella.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • Elkanah Watson was also a bearer of despatches to Dr. Franklin.
  • Extract from : « Washington's Masonic Correspondence » by Julius F. Sachse
  • The general impression was that he was the bearer of news of peace.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • Might he not be the bearer of important and good news from the homeland?
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • I told him to make the check payable to 'Bearer,' as 'twas quicker to write than 'Solomon.'
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Them checks was payable to "Bearer," you remember, so I give 'em to him.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for bearer

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