All bear down synonyms
bear down
B b verb bear down
- approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
- near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- press — to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
- weigh down — to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.