(transitive, idiomatic) To apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect. Every possible pressure was brought to bear on the minister to ensure the unjust law was not passed.

What does brought to bear mean?

to put into action or service. The group brought all their strength to bear in trying to remove the car from the mud.

Is it bring to bear or bare?

bare/ bear

Bare means naked, but to bear is to carry something. A bear is also a brown furry animal, but most people keep that one straight. If you can't bear to remember it all, just imagine a lumbering grizzly carrying a heavy load, and you'll bear this knowledge with glee!