BEAR UPON Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase bear upon. (close relations)
Definition of BEAR UPON
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affect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion verb • have an effect upon • act physically on; have an effect upon • connect closely and often incriminatingly • make believe with the intent to deceive • have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | ||||||||
impact | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the striking of one body against another • a forceful consequence; a strong effect • influencing strongly • the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat verb • press or wedge together; pack together • have an effect upon | ||||||||
touch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the event of something coming in contact with the body • the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands) • a suggestion of some quality • a distinguishing style • the act of putting two things together with no space between them • a slight but appreciable amount • a communicative interaction • a slight attack of illness • the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan) • the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin • deftness in handling matters • the feel of mechanical action verb • make physical contact with, come in contact with • perceive via the tactile sense • affect emotionally • be relevant to • be in direct physical contact with; make contact • have an effect upon • deal with; usually used with a form of negation • cause to be in brief contact with • to extend as far as • be equal to in quality or ability • tamper with • make a more or less disguised reference to • comprehend • consume • color lightly | ||||||||
bear on | verbv | |||||||
verb • be relevant to • have an effect upon • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last | ||||||||
touch on | verbv | |||||||
verb • refer to or discuss briefly • be relevant to • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • have an effect upon |