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Bear down on   /bɛr daʊn ɑn/   Listen
Bear down on

verb
1.
Sail towards another vessel, of a ship.  Synonym: bear down upon.
2.
Exert a force with a heavy weight.  Synonyms: bear down, drag down, press down on, weigh down.






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Words linked to "Bear down on" :   sail, draw close, press down on, weigh down, drag down, approach, pilotage, come on, press, bear down upon, navigation, go up, come near, near, draw near, piloting



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