bore upon

A form of bear upon — To influence, have an effect upon.

Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of bear upon
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APA

bore upon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bore%20upon

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Chicago

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