Cope (with) (4)
(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "Support; brutish person" , "Paddington, for example?" , "Paddington, Rupert" , "Put up with - speculator" , "Pessimistic investor" .)
'cope with' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for deal that I've seen before include "Business transaction of timber." , "Agreement; soft wood" , "Distribute playing cards" , "bargain > timber" , "A port, a bargain" .)