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keep vs bear on

bear on vs keep

keep is a noun but bear on is not a noun.

keep and bear on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
bear on No No Yes No
As verbs, bear on is a hyponym of keep; that is, bear on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
  • bear on: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
keep (noun) bear on (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
keep (verb) bear on (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting have an effect upon
prevent the action or expression of press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
stick to correctly or closely be relevant to
maintain by writing regular records keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between keep and bear on

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