transitive. To have (a name, title, or designation).

In various figurative uses: To carry about with one in one's heart, mind, or memory; to have as a quality or attribute; to bear (a name, title).

transitive. To have or bear (a name or title). In later use also: to have or be entitled to display (a particular logo, label, brand, etc.).

To go under or by, to bear (a name). Obsolete.

transitive. To hold or be invested with (a title); to fulfil or discharge the functions and responsibilities associated with (a position).