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verbid 15003·updated Jun 3, 2026
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exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person

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Variants

synonym
adjureagitatebeseechbidcampaigncompactcompressconjureconstrictcontractcrusadeentreatexhortfightironiron outpress outpushsqueezeurgeurge onweighweight-liftweightlift
pasttense
pressed
presentparticiple
pressing
thirdpersonsingular
presses
pastparticiple
pressed

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary14 sensesview framework →
§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
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
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