bear on
Have relevance to
Bear on means to relate to or have relevance to something: How does this evidence bear on the case?
It can also mean to exert pressure or influence: Public opinion bore on the committee's decision.
The phrase suggests a connection or force directed toward a particular matter.
relevance
Directly related to something
- applicableAble to be used
- germaneRelated to the topic
- relevantApplying to the topic
- materialPhysical matter; pertinent
related · significant · connected · bearing · apropos · to the point · salient · consequential
pertinent
Directly related to something
- applicableAble to be used
- germaneRelated to the topic
- relevantApplying to the topic
material · related · significant · connected · bearing · apropos · to the point · salient · consequential · meaningful
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