Glossary · Verbs · P
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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
pullverbcause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract senseUnclassified
pull backverbMWEuse a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)UnderstandUnclassified
pull inverbMWEdirect toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributesApplyUnclassified
pull in one's hornsverbMWEto make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activityUnderstandUnclassified
pull the wool over someone's eyesverbMWEconceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an endEvaluateUnclassified
pull up stakesverbMWEremove oneself from an association with or participation inRememberUnclassified
pulsateverbproduce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulsesUnclassified
pulseverbproduce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulsesUnclassified
purifyverbremove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillationApplyUnclassified
purportverbhave the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claimingUnderstandUnclassified
pushverbexert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or personApplyUnclassified
put awayverbMWEplace in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escapeApplyUnclassified
put forwardverbMWEsummon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magicEvaluateUnclassified
put offverbMWEavoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)ApplyUnclassified