Source : WordNet®

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}]