Press (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lift weights; "This guy can press 300 pounds".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 2
Create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 3
Be urgent; "This is a pressing problem".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 4
Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Press from a plastic; "press a record".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 6
To be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind"; "Something pressed on his mind".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 7
Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 8
Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 9
Force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 10
Ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 11
Place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 12
Crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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- The fans pressed against the barricade to get a better view of the celebrities walking the red carpet.
- People pressed together in the packed train during rush hour, uncomfortable but trying to avoid eye contact.
- Cars pressed bumper to bumper along the highway due to heavy traffic congestion.
- Scores of patrons pressed around the refreshment stand waiting to be served, frustrated by the slow-moving line.
- The rowdy fans pressed against the security fence surrounding the soccer field, their voices erupting in cheers and chants.
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Meaning 13
Exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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- The seamstress pressed down carefully on the fabric with the iron to remove wrinkles.
- You need to press the button firmly to activate the device.
- To reattach the battery, press it gently back into its slot.
- The nurse pressed a bandage firmly over the wound.
- Press your fingertips on the wall to balance yourself while standing on one leg.