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