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How to sign: have an effect upon
"Will the new rules affect me?";
Similiar / Same: affect, bear upon, impact, touch on, touch
Categories: alter, change, modify
Within this category: hit, hydrolize, influence, process, queer, redound, repercuss, slam-dunk, stimulate, strike a blow, subject, tell on, tinge, trouble
How to sign: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
"preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions";
Similiar / Same: uphold, preserve, carry on, continue
Categories: hold, keep, maintain
Within this category: mummify, perpetuate, persevere, prolong, resume
How to sign: have to do with or be relevant to
"There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments";
Similiar / Same: pertain, concern, refer, relate, come to, touch on, touch
Within this category: apply, focus on, involve, matter to
How to sign: press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
"He pushed her to finish her doctorate";
Similiar / Same: push
