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touch upon

VERB
appertain
Synonyms
STRONG
apply bear pertain refer relate vest
WEAK
be characteristic of be part of be pertinent be proper be relevant have to do with
VERB
bear on
Synonyms
WEAK
affect appertain to apply bear upon belong to involve pertain to refer to relate to
Antonyms
WEAK
be immaterial be irrelevant be of no consequence
VERB
bear on/bear upon
Synonyms
WEAK
affect appertain to apply belong to involve pertain to refer to relate to
VERB
comment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assert clarify conclude criticize disclose explain expound express mention note notice observe point out reflect say
STRONG
affirm animadvert annotate commentate construe elucidate explicate gloss illustrate interject interpose interpret opine pronounce remark state
WEAK
bring out pass on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse miss
STRONG
mystify obscure
WEAK
keep quiet refrain
VERB
treat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise approach consider deal with interpret study talk about think
STRONG
arrange comment confabulate confer consult contain criticize deliberate explain manipulate reason review tackle weigh
WEAK
discourse on enlarge upon go into speak about write about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard forget ignore leave neglect
STRONG
approve confuse praise
WEAK
harm hurt injure

Example Sentences

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It likely will touch upon a host of issues that could prove crucial for growth prospects in the world’s two largest economies.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Yeah, there are a couple of jokes here and there that touch upon it.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024

Over the next 40 minutes, the group appear to touch upon highly sensitive military issues, including the ongoing debate over whether Germany should send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024

Arguments against unions in creative sectors touch upon concerns about innovation, flexibility, individual compensation and effects on the bottom line.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2022

Paralysed with fear, I felt its clammy touch upon my chin before I sat bolt upright.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling