bear on

(verb) be relevant to. Synonyms: refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on, have-to doe with. Examples: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk." "My remark pertained to your earlier comments."

(verb) have an effect upon. Synonyms: affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch. Example: "Will the new rules affect me?."

(verb) press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action. Synonyms: push, bear on. Example: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate."

(verb) keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. Synonyms: continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve. Examples: "Preserve the peace in the family." "Continue the family tradition." "Carry on the old traditions."