relate vs bear on

relate and bear on both are verbs.

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

As verbs, relate and bear on are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of relate include come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, touch, touch on.

relate (verb)	bear on (verb)
make a logical or causal connection	have an effect upon
give an account of; narrate	press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
have or establish a relationship to	be relevant to
be relevant to	keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
be in a relationship with