English · Phrasal verb Attested

bear on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To influence, have an effect on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ảnh hưởng, có tác động

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be relevant to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To harm, hinder or be a burden upon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gây hại, cản trở hoặc tạo gánh nặng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bear on” mean?

To influence, have an effect on.

Is “bear on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.