Bear On (Verb)
Meaning 1
Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her parents bear on her to get a stable job after graduation.
- The coach bear on the team to win the championship title.
- Her friends bear on her to take a break and travel the world.
- The manager bear on the employees to meet the tight deadline.
- The teacher bear on the students to submit their assignments on time.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The team will bear on the mission to deliver the humanitarian aid despite the challenging weather conditions.
- She decided to bear on her studies to ensure a successful future for herself and her family.
- The organizers worked hard to bear on the event, ensuring that it would continue to thrive for years to come.
- The chef was determined to bear on the family recipe, even if it meant searching for rare ingredients.
- The government implemented policies to bear on the country's economic growth and stability.
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Meaning 3
Have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The new tax laws will bear on my decision to invest in real estate.
- Her past experiences will bear on her ability to make sound judgments in the future.
- The company's financial struggles will bear on its ability to pay its employees on time.
- The weather forecast will bear on our plans for the outdoor wedding.
- The new regulations will bear on the way we conduct our business operations.
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Meaning 4
Be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.