bear upon
The phrase "bear upon" is often used in formal and academic contexts to describe influence or relevance.
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Definition
C1General
(formal, academic)To influence or have an effect on something.
Example
- The new policies will bear upon the company's future strategies.
- Her advice bore heavily upon his decision.
C1General
(formal, academic)To be relevant or related to a particular topic or issue.
Example
- The evidence presented does not bear upon the case at hand.
- These findings bear upon the ongoing research in the field.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bear upon":
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