Example : There were lots of questions referring to her talk.
My remark pertained to your earlier comments.

Synonyms : come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on

Example : Will the new rules affect me?.

Synonyms : affect, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on

Example : He pushed her to finish her doctorate.

Synonyms : push

Example : Preserve the peace in the family.
Continue the family tradition.
Carry on the old traditions.

Synonyms : carry on, continue, preserve, uphold