bear-on

(v) be relevant to
- There were lots of questions referring to her talk
- My remark pertained to your earlier comments
concern, have-to doe with, pertain, come to, refer, relate, touch on, touch,
(v) have an effect upon
- Will the new rules affect me?
affect, bear upon, impact, touch on, touch,
(v) press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
- He pushed her to finish her doctorate
push,
(v) 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
preserve, uphold, carry on, continue,

concern have-to doe with pertain come to refer relate touch on touch affect bear upon impact push preserve uphold carry on continue

cease discontinue lay off quit stop give up

bear up