Bear on
/ˈbeər ɑːn/B2
UpperIntermediate
1. To influence or affect something.
- The professor's research bears on the understanding of climate change.
- Their past experiences bear on their decisions.
2. To relate or be relevant to something.
- The lawyer claimed that this piece of evidence bears on the case.
- These documents do not bear on the investigation.
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