Bear Sth Meaning Relevance Influence Judge Evidence Case

Meaning: to have relevance to, or influence on, something

• bear on sth The judge wouldn't allow the evidence because he said that it didn't bear on the case.
  
  
• bear on sth If you're applying for a job, don't forget that grooming and appearance will definitely bear on the final result.
  
  

Nouns often used as objects with bear on: case, issue, result, outcome, decision, verdict