Bear on Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BAIR-awn
bˈeə/ /ˈɒn
BAIR-on
Definition
To affect, influence, or be directly related to something, especially in a formal or academic context.
Usage & Nuances
'Bear on' is formal and mostly used in academic, legal, or technical writing. It commonly appears in phrases like 'bear on the issue', meaning 'affect' or 'relate to' a topic. Don’t confuse with 'bear with' (be patient) or 'bear' (the animal).
Spanish: afectar - estar relacionado conPortuguese (BR): afetar - dizer respeito aPortuguese (PT): afetar - dizer respeito aChinese (Simplified): 影响 - 与...有关Chinese (Traditional): 影響 - 與...有關Hindi: प्रभावित करना - संबंधित होनाArabic: يؤثر على - يتعلق بـBengali: প্রভাব ফেলা - সম্পর্কিত হওয়াRussian: влиять на - иметь отношение кJapanese: 影響する - 関係があるVietnamese: ảnh hưởng đến - liên quan đếnKorean: 영향을 미치다 - 관련되다Turkish: etkili olmak - ilgili olmakUrdu: اثرانداز ہونا - متعلق ہوناIndonesian: mempengaruhi - berkaitan dengan
Example Sentences
His comments do not bear on the topic we are discussing.
basic
New evidence may bear on the outcome of the trial.
basic
These laws bear on public safety.
basic
Her research directly bears on the causes of climate change.
natural
How does this information bear on our decision?
natural
Any personal feelings should not bear on your judgment.
natural