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bear upon

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb bear upon has 1 sense
  1. affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch - have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
    --1 is one way to change, alter, modify
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s somebody
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Bear Upon

Definition:

Bear upon is a phrasal verb that means to have a direct influence or impact on something or someone.

Senses:

Sense 1:

To apply relevance or importance to a subject or matter.

Example sentence: The new evidence will bear upon the outcome of the investigation.

Sense 2:

To exert pressure or impinge upon something.

Example sentence: The weight of the heavy books began to bear upon the fragile table.

Usages:

Usage 1:

The phrase "bear upon" is commonly used in academic and formal writing to discuss the impact or significance of certain factors on a particular subject. It suggests a direct and consequential influence.

Example sentence: The study aimed to determine how cultural differences bear upon the perception of beauty.

Usage 2:

In everyday language, "bear upon" can be used to describe the pressure or burden placed on a person or object.

Example sentence: The financial responsibilities of the family heavily bear upon John's decision to pursue further education.

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