What is the meaning of bear on?

verb

  • Be relevant to.
    • usage: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
  • Have an effect upon.
    • usage: "Will the new rules affect me"
  • Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action.
    • usage: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
  • Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last.
    • usage: "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
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