Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Bear On.
Bear On - as a verb
Be relevant to
Example: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come toconcern11have to do withpertain9refer8relate6touch10touch onHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have an effect upon
Example: "Will the new rules affect me?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14bear uponimpact12touch10touch onHypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
Example: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
push9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exhort16press7urge5urge onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Example: "Preserve the peace in the family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10preserve13uphold12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold8keep10maintain10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The new evidence will bear on the outcome of the trial."
"The scientist's findings bear on the effectiveness of the drug."
"The statistics bear on the economic impact of the policy."
"The new information may bear on the investigation."
"The weather will have a direct bear on our plans for the picnic."
