Definitions

1. verb

to carry or support something, especially a person, on one’s back

“The porter was upborne by the crowd to reach the front of the stage.”

2. verb

to bear or support something, especially a weight

“The tree was upborne by the strong branches that held its trunk upright.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is carried or supported by another

“The upborne child was carefully placed into the stroller.”

4. noun

a load or burden that is carried or supported

“The upborne weight of the heavy boxes was too much for the forklift.”