Synonyms

affect touch bear_on touch_on impact

Examples

"Will the new rules affect me?"

Used in print

Here , in an atmosphere of forthrightness and mutual criticism , each sought to bring his particular insights to bear_upon the question of discrimination in housing and the part each man present played in it .

Related terms

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