Bringing pressure to bear is a phrase that means to use influence or power to achieve a desired outcome. The crossword solutions for this phrase are EXERT (5 letters), EXERTED (7 letters), and AIR (3 letters). EXERT is a verb meaning to put forth effort or to apply force, while EXERTED is the past tense of the verb. AIR can be used as a verb meaning to express one's opinion or feelings. Together, these words can be used to describe the act of bringing pressure to bear.