Meaning of the word "bear someone company" in English

What does "bear someone company" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bear someone company

US /ber ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
UK /beər ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

Idiom

to stay with someone so that they are not alone

Example:
I'll bear you company while you wait for your train.
She asked her friend to bear her company on the long drive.