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Push (Verb)

Meaning¹

Make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Meaning²

Strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

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Meaning³

Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

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Push (noun)

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".