bear a tray

Frequency: 4.52.3 per million words

a more formal or literary way to say carry a tray

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Examples (10)

  • The attentive waiter gracefully bore a tray laden with delicate pastries.
  • She entered the study, bearing a tray of freshly brewed tea and biscuits.
  • Historically, servants would often bear trays of refreshments to guests in the drawing-room.
  • He found it difficult to bear the heavy tray piled high with used dinnerware.
  • The young page was instructed to bear the polished silver tray directly to the master's chambers.
  • As a gesture of welcome, they always bear a tray of local delicacies for distinguished visitors.
  • Having borne countless trays throughout her long career, the seasoned hostess moved with impressive poise.
  • A distinguished butler appeared at the door, bearing a tray with an urgent dispatch.
  • Could you kindly bear this tray of aperitifs to our guests in the conservatory?
  • During the royal ceremony, an official was seen solemnly bearing a ceremonial tray with the regalia.