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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- 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.