press
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
Framework senses
- §1
- ask for or request earnestly
- §2
- force or impel in an indicated direction
- §3
- lift weights
- §4
- squeeze or press together
- §5
- place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
- §6
- press and smooth with a heated iron
- §7
- exert pressure or force to or upon
- §8
- make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
- §9
- press from a plastic
- §10
- create by pressing
- §11
- crowd closely
- §12
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
- §13
- to be oppressive or burdensome
- §14
- be urgent