be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
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"