English Explanatory Dictionary

bear on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To influence, have an effect on.
  2. To be relevant to.
  3. To harm, hinder or be a burden upon.

Word forms

bear on bears on bearing on bore on borne on

Synonyms

bear upon
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