bear on

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To exert influence upon; to have an impact or effect on something or someone.
    • To be relevant or applicable to a particular subject, person, or situation.
    • To maintain or continue a practice, condition, or state.
Usage and Examples
  • To have an effect upon:
    • The new economic policies will bear on the inflation rate.
    • His lack of experience does not bear on his ability to lead.
  • To be relevant to:
    • These regulations bear on the safety of all employees.
    • Your question bears on a topic we discussed last week.
  • To maintain or continue:
    • It is important to bear on with our efforts despite the difficulties. (Note: This usage is less common and often appears as "carry on," but "bear on" can be used in a similar sustaining sense).
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "Bear on" vs. "Bear upon": The phrases are generally interchangeable. "Bear upon" is a slightly more formal variant.
    • The evidence bears upon the defendant's alibi.
  • Often used in formal, academic, or legal contexts to discuss relevance, influence, or application.
  • The subject is typically an abstract concept (e.g., a law, fact, decision, comment) that connects to or impacts another concept.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bear upon: A formal synonym for "bear on."
  • Pertain to: To belong to or be connected with a subject. (e.g., )
  • Relate to: To be connected or associated with. (e.g., )
  • Affect: To produce a change in something. (e.g., )
  • Apply to: To be relevant or appropriate. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Affect
  • Influence
  • Pertain to
  • Relate to
  • Concern
  • Touch on
  • Have a bearing on
Phrasal Verbs
  • Bear on is itself a phrasal verb. Its core meaning is to be relevant or to exert influence.
Related Idioms and Expressions
  • Have a bearing on: To be relevant to or influence a situation. This is a very close synonym.
    • Your testimony could have a bearing on the jury's decision.
Verb
  1. 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
  2. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
    • He pushed her to finish her doctorate
  3. have an effect upon
    • Will the new rules affect me?
  4. be relevant to
    • There were lots of questions referring to her talk
    • My remark pertained to your earlier comments

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