bear on vs modify

bear on and modify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bear on	No	No	Yes	No
modify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of bear on; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than bear on:

Other hypernyms of bear on include alter, change.

bear on (verb)	modify (verb)
have an effect upon	make less severe or harsh or extreme
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action	add a modifier to a constituent
be relevant to	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last