Definition: 1. To make sb feel bored, especially by talking too much. 2. Make a hole with a pointed power or hand tool. 3. To stare in a way that makes somebody feel uncomfortable.
Use 'bore' in a sentence:
1. There is every reason why I shouldn't enjoy his company – he's a bore and a fool.
2. She bore the disappointment nobly.
3. There were several young people sitting around looking bored.
4. She found her job very boring.
5. Their daily menus bore no resemblance whatsoever to what they were actually fed.
6. His style is so pedestrian that the book becomes a real bore.
7. It was so boring ─ I mean, nothing happened for the first hour!
8. He was an insufferable bore.
9. The title of the essay bore little relation to the contents.
10. This guy bore a really freaky resemblance to Jones.
11. She bore him no ill will.
12. They bore the oblong hardwood box into the kitchen and put it on the table.
13. You'll find it's a terrible bore.
14. She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
15. The children quickly got bored with staying indoors.
16. Obsessives, in any area, are invariably as boring as their hobbies.
17. She bore the responsibility for most of the changes.
18. He is living proof that not all engineers are boring.
19. As usual, I got landed with all the boring jobs.
20. She bore her misfortunes bravely.
21. All the letters bore an Abilene postmark.
22. It's such a bore having to stay late this evening.
23. There was a bored expression on her face.
24. Monuments and museums bore him to tears.
25. The champs were on cruise control as they eased to victory in this one-sided bore.
26. What a bore it was to listen to the woman's prattle!
27. This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation.
28. She bore him a daughter, Susanna.
29. He has been described as a 'charmless bore'—not by me, I hasten to add.
30. She bore herself with dignity throughout the funeral.
31. Hugo bore his illness with great courage and good humour.
32. The document bore her signature.
33. It's a bore to be sick, and the novelty of lying in bed all day wears off quickly.
34. Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.
35. The homes bore evidence of firebombing.
36. The letter bore the president's seal.
37. His blue eyes seemed to bore into her.
38. I'm not boring you, am I?
39. Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip?
40. They bore their plight with stoicism and fortitude.
41. Emma bore a son called Karl.
42. A lot of the work was very dry and boring in Westminster.
43. His uniform bore the insignia of a captain.
44. The drill is strong enough to bore through solid rock.
