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Meaning of word bear on from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Be relevant to.

Example : There were lots of questions referring to her talk.
My remark pertained to your earlier comments.

Synonyms : come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on

Meaning : Have an effect upon.

Example : Will the new rules affect me?.

Synonyms : affect, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on

Meaning : Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action.

Example : He pushed her to finish her doctorate.

Synonyms : push

Meaning : Keep or maintain in unaltered condition. Cause to remain or last.

Example : Preserve the peace in the family.
Continue the family tradition.
Carry on the old traditions.

Synonyms : carry on, continue, preserve, uphold

Put an end to a state or an activity.

Quit teasing your little brother.
cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop

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