press

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

14 senses across 1 framework

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§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

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