bear on
verb.
be relevant to
There were lots of questions referring to her talk|My remark pertained to your earlier comments
Synonym: touch on, touch, relate, refer, pertain, have to do with, concern, come to
verb.
have an effect upon
Will the new rules affect me?
Synonym: affect, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on
verb.
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
He pushed her to finish her doctorate
Synonym: push
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
Synonym: carry on, continue, preserve, uphold