Question

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below:

The elderly lady did not want to burden her children, so she kept her illness a secret.

n. Something that is carried, especially a heavy load
n. Something that is carried, especially a heavy load

v. To add to what one has to bear
v. To add to what one has to bear

n. Anything that is hard to bear, emotionally

Answer 1

I think the best choice would be to add to what one has to bear