beard
noun
a thick growth of hair on the face, especially on an adult man, often including a mustache.
have bearded
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present perfectof beard.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In recent years, health officials have warned those who have bearded dragons, hedgehogs, ducks and chickens as pets to do their part in preventing the spread of salmonella infections.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
A short bit of side whiskers—à la mutton chop—is allowed; but under no circumstances should they have bearded faces or wear a mustache.
From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Walter Germain
"Dear Jack: "I have bearded the lion in his den and found him a harmless old cove, after all, with many of his fangs extracted.
From The Cromptons by Mary Jane Holmes
In that hat, thanks doubtless to its airy insouciant grace, he had won Philippa; in that hat he would have bearded her, defied her, and cast her off!
From Much Darker Days by Andrew Lang
"Well, and so you have bearded the lion in his den?"
From The House of Strange Secrets A Detective Story by A. Eric Bayly
