Found 1 items, similar to bear on.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: bear on
bear on
v 1: have to do with or be relevant to;
“There were lots of
questions referring to her talk”;
“My remark pertained
to your earlier comments” [syn:
refer,
pertain,
relate,
concern,
come to,
touch,
touch on]
2: have an effect upon;
“Will the new rules affect me?” [syn:
affect,
impact,
bear upon,
touch on,
touch]
3: press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of
an action;
“He pushed her to finish her doctorate” [syn:
push]
4: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or
last;
“preserve the peace in the family”;
“continue the
family tradition”;
“Carry on the old traditions” [syn:
continue,
uphold,
carry on,
preserve] [ant:
discontinue]