[verb] have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments" Synonyms:refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, touch, touch on
[verb] press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate" Synonyms:push
[verb] 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" Synonyms:continue, uphold, carry on, preserve