BEAR (DOWN ON) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

bear (down on) 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bear (down on) next

as in to weigh (on or upon)

to push steadily against with some force you need to bear down on that cap a bit to get it to latch tightly

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bear down on

2 of 2

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as in highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on Our manager bore down on the need to meet upcoming deadlines.

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Iran is also keeping a close eye on the election, Alterman says, and is poised to become a pressing issue for the next commander-in-chief in the immediate aftermath of the inauguration.

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
The donation will help the social services departments of the town councils affected by the flooding to alleviate the affected citizens’ most pressing needs.

Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Bear (down on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20%28down%20on%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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