bear on

Verb

• 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
    

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
  • He pushed her to finish her doctorate
    

• have an effect upon
  • Will the new rules affect me?
    

• be relevant to
  • There were lots of questions referring to her talk
    
  • My remark pertained to your earlier comments
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  continue , uphold , carry on , preserve , push , affect , impact , bear upon , touch on , touch , refer , pertain , relate , concern , come to , have-to doe with
• Antonyms: 
  discontinue , stop , cease , give up , quit , lay off