bear on Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be relevant to
    touch on; relate; pertain; have-to doe with; touch; come to; refer; concern.
    • There were lots of questions referring to her talk
    • My remark pertained to your earlier comments
  2. verb have an effect upon
    impact; touch on; bear upon; touch; affect.
    • Will the new rules affect me?
  3. verb press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
    push.
    • He pushed her to finish her doctorate
  4. verb keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    carry on; preserve; continue; uphold.
    • preserve the peace in the family
    • continue the family tradition
    • Carry on the old traditions

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