- have an effect upon
- Will the new rules affect me?
Synonym: affectimpactbear upontouch ontouch
- press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
- He pushed her to finish her doctorate
Synonym: push
- be relevant to
- There were lots of questions referring to her talk
- My remark pertained to your earlier comments
Synonym: referpertainrelateconcerncome totouchtouch onhave-to doe with
- keep or maintain in unaltered condition
- preserve the peace in the family
- continue the family tradition
- Carry on the old traditions
Synonym: continueupholdcarry onpreserve