Bearing up (8)
I believe the answer is:
standing
I believe this is a double definition.
'bearing' is the first definition.
('stand' can be a synonym of 'bear')
'up' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for standing that I've seen before include "type of committee" , "Social or financial status" , "Good repute" , "Social reputation" , "Buying a round on one's feet" .)