bear on

have to do with or be relevant to

• “There were lots of questions referring to her talk”
• “My remark pertained to your earlier comments”

have an effect upon

• “Will the new rules affect me?”

press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• “He pushed her to finish her doctorate”

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”