Synonyms: iron, steam, finish, smooth More Synonyms of press
10. verb
If you press fruits or vegetables, you squeeze them or crush them, usually in order to extract the juice.
The grapes are hand-picked and pressed. [beVERB-ed]
I pressed the juice of half a lemon into a glass of water. [VERB noun]
...1 clove fresh garlic, pressed or diced. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: compress, grind, reduce, mill More Synonyms of press
11. singular noun [with singular or plural verb]
Newspapers are referred to as the press.
Today the press is full of articles on the new prime minister.
...freedom of the Press.
Press reports revealed that ozone levels in the upper atmosphere fell during thepast month.
12. singular noun [with singular or plural verb]
Journalists are referred to as the press.
Christie looked relaxed and calm as he faced the press afterwards.
A meeting was promised, but the Press was not admitted.
13. countable noun
A press or a printing press is a machine used for printing things such as books and newspapers.
...the invention of the printing press.
He was writing the book up to the moment the presses rolled.
14. See also pressed, pressing
15.
See to get a bad press
16.
See press charges
17.
See go to press
18.
See to be pressed into service
Phrasal verbs:
See press ahead
See press on
More Synonyms of press
press in British English1
(prɛs)
verb
1.
to apply or exert weight, force, or steady pressure on
I pressed the button on the camera
2. (transitive)
to squeeze or compress so as to alter in shape or form
3.
to apply heat or pressure to (clothing) so as to smooth out or mark with creases; iron
4.
to make (objects) from soft material by pressing with a mould, form, etc, esp to make gramophone records from plastic
5. (transitive)
to hold tightly or clasp, as in an embrace
6. (transitive)
to extract or force out (juice) by pressure (from)
7. (transitive) weightlifting
to lift (a weight) successfully with a press
to press 280 pounds
8. (transitive)
to force, constrain, or compel
9.
to importune or entreat (a person) insistently; urge
they pressed for an answer
10.
to harass or cause harassment
11. (transitive)
to plead or put forward strongly or importunately
to press a claim
12. (intransitive)
to be urgent
13. (tr; usually passive)
to have little of
we're hard pressed for time
14. (whenintr, often foll by on or forward)
to hasten or advance or cause to hasten or advance in a forceful manner
15. (intransitive)
to crowd; throng; push
16. (transitive)
(formerly) to put to death or subject to torture by placing heavy weights upon
17. (transitive) archaic
to trouble or oppress
18. press charges
noun
19.
any machine that exerts pressure to form, shape, or cut materials or to extract liquids,compress solids, or hold components together while an adhesive joint is formed
20. printing press
21.
the art or process of printing
22. at the press
23. to press
24. the press
25. the press
26.
the opinions and reviews in the newspapers, etc
the play received a poor press
27.
the act of pressing or state of being pressed
28.
the act of crowding, thronging, or pushing together
29.
a closely packed throng of people; crowd; multitude
30.
urgency or hurry in business affairs
31.
a cupboard, esp a large one used for storing clothes or linen
32.
a wood or metal clamp or vice to prevent tennis rackets, etc, from warping when not in use
33. weightlifting
a lift in which the weight is raised to shoulder level and then above the head
Word origin
C14 pressen, from Old French presser, from Latin pressāre, from premere to press
press in British English2
(prɛs)
verb(transitive)
1.
to recruit (men) by forcible measures for military service
2.
to use for a purpose other than intended, (esp in the phrase press into service)
noun
3.
recruitment into military service by forcible measures, as by a press gang
Word origin
C16: back formation from prest to recruit soldiers; see prest2; also influenced by press1
press in American English1
(prɛs)
verb transitive
1.
to act on with steady force or weight; push steadily against; squeeze
2.
to depress or touch (a button, key, etc.) as in using an elevator, keyboard, etc.
3.
a.
to extract juice, etc. from by squeezing
b.
to squeeze (juice, etc.) out
4.
a.
to squeeze for the purpose of making smooth, compact, etc.; compress
b.
to iron (clothes, etc.), esp. with a heavy iron or steam machine
5.
to embrace closely
6.
to force; compel; constrain
7.
to urge or request earnestly or persistently; entreat; importune
8.
to impose by persistent entreaty; try to force
to press a gift on a friend
9.
to lay stress on; be insistent about; emphasize
10.
to distress or trouble; harass
11.
to urge on; drive quickly
12.
to shape (a phonograph record, metal or plastic products, etc.) by use of a form or matrix
13. Archaic
to crowd; throng
14. Obsolete
oppress
verb intransitive
15.
to exert pressure
; specif.,
a.
to weigh down; bear heavily
b.
to go forward with energetic or determined effort
c.
to force one's way
d.
to crowd; throng
e.
to be urgent or insistent
f.
to try too hard
he strikes out often because he is pressing
16.
to react to being pressed, or ironed
this fabric presses well
17.
to iron clothes, etc.
noun
18.
a pressing or being pressed; pressure, urgency, etc.
19.
a crowd; throng
20.
an instrument or machine by which something is crushed, squeezed, stamped, smoothed,etc. by pressure
21.
a viselike device in which a tennis racket, etc. can be stored to keep it from warping
22.
the condition of clothes as to smoothness, creases, etc. after pressing
23.
a.
printing press
b.
a printing or publishing establishment
c.
the art, business, or practice of printing
d.
newspapers, magazines, news services, etc. in general, or the persons who write for them; journalism or journalists
e.
publicity, criticism, etc. in newspapers, magazines, etc.
to receive a bad press
24.
an upright closet in which clothes or other articles are kept
25. US, Basketball
a defensive tactic in which offensive players are guarded very closely, usually over the full court
26. Weightlifting
a lift in which the barbell or weight is pushed away from the body using the arms or legs
SIMILAR WORDS: urge
Idioms:
go to press
Word origin
ME pressen < MFr presser < L pressare, freq. of premere, to press < IE base *per-, to strike > OSlav p'rati, to strike
press in American English2
(prɛs)
verb transitive
1.
to force into military or naval service; impress
2.
to force or urge into any kind of service
3.
to use in a way different from the ordinary, esp. in an emergency
noun
4.
an impressment, or forcing into service, esp. naval or military service
5. Obsolete
an order for impressing recruits
Word origin
altered (infl. by press1) < obs prest, to enlist for military service by advance pay < OFr prester < L praestare, to vouch for, warrant < praes, surety (< prae-, pre- + vas, bail, surety: for IE base see wed) + stare, to stand
press in Mechanical Engineering
(prɛs)
Word forms: (plural) presses
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Manufacturing and assembly)
A press is a machine that uses pressure to do a particular kind of work, for example to shapematerials or extract liquids.
This type of forging involves squeezing metal between dies in a press.
The finely ground material is then placed in a filter cloth and the juice extractedin a press.
A press is a machine that uses pressure to do a particular kind of work, for example to shapematerials or extract liquids.
hydraulic press
More idioms containing
press
press the flesh
press the right button
a full-court press
get a bad press
Examples of 'press' in a sentence
press
The remaining members insisted that they would press ahead with the venture.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Those who place their emphasis on the freedom of the press continue to disagree.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Now add the eggs and press the dough together.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She said yesterday that the idea grew out of frustration as she struggled to get press coverage for the campaign.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Northampton at full strength would be hard pressed to handle Montpellier.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
While he blamed the press for his bad publicity, he was his own worst enemy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He does play some games in the press but he makes sure you have time to prepare and you know what you are doing.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I rang its press office and checked.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The place sprang to life, phones began ringing, warning bells were pressed.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
United forced to change press conference arrangements due to sweltering heat in a tiny room.
The Sun (2016)
But the judge will hold a press conference afterwards and announce his verdict the next day.
The Sun (2006)
The press office did a fine job.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What one is hard pressed to find is great fiction published by evangelical houses.
Christianity Today (2000)
Polls have not had a good press in recent months.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The internet has received a bad press over the past few weeks.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Bring your own bottles and apples and press your own juice to take away with you.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Nobody is going to press gang me into anything.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Place the sugar on a tray and press the cut sides of the pineapple into the sugar.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He abandoned his car and pressed through crowds on foot.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The exterior is designed to make the air press the car into the ground.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is the delay between the moment you press the button and when the snap happens.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Yet he told lawyers to press ahead with the libel case.
The Sun (2014)
European publishers warn the change would seriously undermine press freedom.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You press one button and a whole backing track emerges.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Use your fingers to gently press the edges together to seal.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Witness the hysteria at the birth of the printing press.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is the question that perks up the press officer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We try to keep the same behaviours in terms of a pushed line and pressing up.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She pressed ministers to review funeral service costs and has tabled a bill aimed at tackling the problem.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One famous columnist was once asked by a press secretary who his "mole' was.
Brian Hoey AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household (2002)
As the plane hit its upward curve, 1.8 times the force of gravity pressed me to the floor.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Quotations
The job of the press is to encourage debate, not to supply the public with informationChristopher LaschJournalism, Publicity, and the Lost Art of Political Argument
Thou god of our idolatry, the press... Thou fountain, at which drink the good and wise; Thou ever-bubbling spring of endless lies; Like Eden's dread probationary tree, Knowledge of good and evil is from theeWilliam CowperThe Progress of Error
Word lists with
press
cupboard
In other languages
press
British English: press /prɛs/ NOUN
The press refers to newspapers and the journalists who write them.
The model looked relaxed and calm as she faced the press.
American English: press
Arabic: صَحَافَة
Brazilian Portuguese: prensa
Chinese: 新闻
Croatian: tisak
Czech: tisk noviny
Danish: presse
Dutch: pers
European Spanish: prensa
Finnish: puristin
French: presse
German: Presse
Greek: τύπος εφημερίδες
Italian: stampa
Japanese: プレス機
Korean: 압축기계
Norwegian: presse
Polish: prasa
European Portuguese: prensa
Romanian: presă
Russian: пресса
Latin American Spanish: prensa
Swedish: press
Thai: หนังสือพิมพ์
Turkish: pres
Ukrainian: преса
Vietnamese: báo chí
British English: press /prɛs/ VERB
If you press something somewhere, you push it firmly against something else.
He pressed his back against the door.
American English: press
Arabic: يَضْغَط
Brazilian Portuguese: comprimir
Chinese: 压榨
Croatian: pritisnuti
Czech: stisknout
Danish: presse
Dutch: drukken
European Spanish: apretar presionar
Finnish: painaa
French: appuyer
German: drücken
Greek: πιέζω
Italian: premere
Japanese: 押す
Korean: 누르다
Norwegian: presse
Polish: nacisnąć
European Portuguese: comprimir
Romanian: a apăsa
Russian: давить
Latin American Spanish: apretar
Swedish: pressa
Thai: กด
Turkish: bastırmak
Ukrainian: тиснути
Vietnamese: ép
All related terms of 'press'
fly press
a hand-operated press in which a horizontal beam with heavy steel balls attached to the ends gives additional momentum to the descending member used to punch or compress material
hot press
a hot press is an airing cupboard for clothes
oil press
a device for extracting oil from plant material, esp. olives
press box
The press box at a sports ground is a room or area which is reserved for journalists to watch sporting events .
press fit
a type of fit for mating parts, usually tighter than a sliding fit, used when the parts do not have to move relative to each other
press kit
a set of documents, usually containing useful facts and figures , given to journalists by a company prior to a product release, news conference , etc
press on
If you press on or press ahead , you continue with a task or activity in a determined way, and do not allow any problems or difficulties to delay you.
press run
the number of copies (of a book, newspaper , etc) printed during a continuous printing session
press-up
Press-ups are exercises to strengthen your arms and chest muscles . They are done by lying with your face towards the floor and pushing with your hands to raise your body until your arms are straight.
re-press
to press again; esp., to make new copies of (a recording ) from the original master
the press
news media and agencies collectively, esp newspapers
to press
to be printed
bench press
a weight-training exercise in which a person lies on a bench and pushes a barbell upwards with both hands from chest level until the arms are straight , then lowers it again
cider-press
a type of press used to extract the juice from apples to make cider
copy press
a simple machine for printing many copies of a document
cross press
a fall in wrestling using the weight of the body to pin an opponent's shoulders to the floor
drill press
a machine tool for boring holes , having a stand and work table with facilities for lowering the tool to the workpiece
drop press
→ drop hammer
duck press
See under pressed duck
free press
a body of book publishers , news media , etc., not controlled or restricted by government censorship in political or ideological matters
pants press
A pants press in a hotel room is a machine that you put a pair of pants inside to get rid of the creases .
press agent
A press agent is a person who is employed by a famous person to give information about that person to the press.
press ahead
press baron
a person who owns a major newspaper or newspapers
press call
an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician , film star , etc
press card
a card issued to journalists , certifying they work for the press , and authorizing them to attend certain events, venues , etc
press corps
The press corps is a group of journalists who are all working in a particular place, for different newspapers .
press gang
If you are press-ganged into doing something, you are made or persuaded to do it, even though you do not really want to.
press lord
a person who owns a major newspaper or newspapers
press pack
a dismissive term for a group of journalists , viewed as hounding a person
press pass
a pass issued to accredited journalists giving them free access to certain events, venues , etc
press room
A press room is a room for journalists to use at a special event .
press stud
A press stud is a small metal object used to fasten clothes and is made up of two parts which can be pressed together .
press time
the time at which a pressrun begins , esp. that of a newspaper
press view
a showing of a film exclusively for the benefit of the press , before it goes on general release
punch press
a press in which dies are fitted for cutting , shaping, or stamping metal
stop press
Stop press is sometimes printed next to an article in a newspaper to indicate that this is very recent news and was added after the rest of the newspaper had been printed.
wine press
a vat in which grapes are trodden , or a machine for pressing them, to extract the juice for making wine
clothes-press
a piece of furniture for storing clothes, usually containing wide drawers and a cabinet
durable press
( as modifier )
filter press
an apparatus used for filtration consisting of a set of frames covered with filter cloth on both sides, between which the liquid to be filtered is pumped
flatbed press
a printing machine on which the type forme is carried on a flat bed under a revolving paper-bearing cylinder
folding press
a fall in wrestling won by folding one's opponent's legs up to his or her head and pressing his or her shoulders to the floor
garlic press
a kitchen implement used to crush cloves of garlic
gutter press
You can refer to newspapers and magazines which print mainly stories about sex and crime as the gutter press .
offset press
a printing press used in the offset process, whereby a printing the impression is made onto an intermediate surface, such as a rubber blanket , which transfers it to the paper
popular press
→ the popular press
press agency
A country's press agency is an organization that gathers news from that country and supplies it to journalists from all over the world.
press attaché
the official in an embassy who has the job of liaising with the media
to press charges (against sb) (Law) 起诉(訴)(某人) (qǐsù (mǒurén))
to be pressed for time/money时(時)间(間)紧(緊)迫/手头(頭)紧(緊) (shíjiān jǐnpò/shǒutóu jǐn)
to press (down) on sth(向下)压(壓)某物 ((xiàng xià) yā mǒuwù)
to press for sth[changes etc]迫切要求某事 (pòqiè yāoqiú mǒushì)
All related terms of 'press'
press-up
俯卧(臥)撑(撐) fǔwòchēng [ 个(個) gè ]
the press
新闻(聞)界 xīnwénjiè
press ahead
勇往直前 yǒngwǎng zhíqián
press stud
摁扣(釦)儿(兒) ènkòur
press conference
新闻(聞)发(發)布(佈)会(會) xīnwén fābùhuì [ 场(場) chǎng ]
press/drug baron
报(報)业(業)/毒品大王 bàoyè/dúpǐn dàwáng [ 名 míng ]
to go to press
( newspaper ) 付印 fùyìn
to press for sth
( changes etc ) 迫切要求某事 pòqiè yāoqiú mǒushì
to give sth a press
( switch, button, bell ) 按某物 àn mǒuwù
to press on with sth
加紧(緊)某事 jiājǐn mǒushì
to press sb about sth
从(從)某人处(處)打探某事 cóng mǒurén chù dǎtàn mǒushì
at the press of a switch
按了开(開)关(關)后(後) ànle kāiguān hòu
to press sb for an answer
催某人回答 cuī mǒurén huídá
to press sb into doing sth
( urge ) 迫切要求某人做某事 pòqiè yāoqiú mǒurén zuò mǒushì
to press sb for sth/to do sth
催逼某人某事/做某事 cuībī mǒurén mǒushì/zuò mǒushì
to press charges (against sb)
( Law ) 起诉(訴)(某人) qǐsù (mǒurén)
to press (down) on sth
(向下)压(壓)某物 (xiàng xià) yā mǒuwù
to press sth (up)on sb
( force ) 迫使某人接受某事 pòshǐ mǒurén jiēshòu mǒushì
1 (verb)
Definition
to apply weight or force to
her hands pressing down on the deskHe pressed a button and the door closed.
Synonyms
push (down)
depress
He depressed the pedal that lowered the chair.
lean on
bear down
press down
force down
2 (verb)
Definition
to crowd
He pressed his back against the door.
Synonyms
push
They pushed him into the car.
squeeze
Somehow they managed to squeeze into the tight space.
jam
He jammed his hands into his pockets.
thrust
They thrust him into the back of a jeep.
ram
He rammed the key into the lock and kicked the front door open.
wedge
He wedged himself between the door and the radiator.
shove
He shoved her out of the way.
3 (verb)
Definition
to squeeze
I pressed my child closer to my heart and shut my eyes.
Synonyms
hug
They hugged each other like a couple of lost children.
squeeze
He scooped up the puppy and squeezed it.
embrace
Penelope came forward and embraced her sister.
clasp
Mary clasped the children to her desperately.
crush
He crushed her in his arms.
encircle
A forty-foot-high concrete wall encircles the jail.
enfold
I enfolded the baby gently in my arms.
hold close
fold in your arms
4 (verb)
Definition
to urge (someone) insistently
Police might now press for changes in the law.
Synonyms
call
ask
We had to ask him to leave.
demand
She demanded an immediate apology.
campaign
We are campaigning for law reform.
push
insist on
clamour
make a claim
5 (verb)
Definition
to force or compel
The trade unions are pressing him to stand firm.
Synonyms
urge
They urged parliament to approve plans for their reform programme.
force
They forced him to work round-the-clock.
beg
I begged him to come back to England with me.
petition
She is petitioning to regain ownership of the business.
sue
He realized that suing for peace was the only option.
enforce
They tried to limit the cost by enforcing a low-tech specification.
insist on
compel
the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet
constrain
Individuals will be constrained to make many sacrifices for the greater good.
exhort (formal)
Kennedy exhorted his listeners to turn away from violence.
implore
`Tell me what to do!' she implored him.
enjoin
She enjoined me strictly not to tell anyone else.
pressurize
He thought she was trying to pressurize him into agreeing.
entreat
They entreated the audience to stay calm.
importune (formal)
beggars importuning passers-by
supplicate
6 (verb)
Definition
to plead or put forward strongly
mass strikes and demonstrations to press their demands
Synonyms
plead
present
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
lodge
He has four weeks in which to lodge an appeal.
submit
They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.
tender
She quickly tendered her resignation.
advance insistently
7 (verb)
Definition
to smooth out creases by applying pressure or heat
He would shine his father's shoes and press his shirts.
Synonyms
iron
steam
finish
smooth
She stood up and smoothed down her frock.
flatten
mangle
calender
put the creases in
8 (verb)
Definition
to compress to alter in shape
The grapes are hand-picked and pressed.
Synonyms
compress
Poor posture can compress the body's organs.
grind
He ground his cigarette under his heel.
reduce
mill
freshly milled black pepper
crush
Their vehicle was crushed by an army tank.
pound
She paused as she pounded the maize grains.
squeeze
tread
pulp
Onions can be boiled and pulped to a puree.
mash
Mash the bananas with a fork.
trample
I don't want people trampling on the grass.
condense
The English translation has been condensed into a single more readable book.
pulverize
Pulverize the bran to a fine powder.
tamp
macerate
I like to macerate the food in liqueur for a few minutes before serving.
9 (verb)
Definition
to crowd
As the music stopped, the crowd pressed forward.
Synonyms
crowd
A throng of fashionable young people crowded around the stage.
push
gather
rush
The Act was rushed through after a legal loophole was discovered.
surge
The crowd surged out from the church.
mill
hurry
cluster
The passengers clustered together in small groups.
flock
The crowds flocked around her.
herd
swarm
People swarmed to the shops, buying up everything in sight.
hasten
He may hasten the collapse of his own country.
seethe
throng
the multitudes that throng around the Pope
1 (noun)
Definition
the opinions and reviews in the newspapers
a film designed to overturn recent bad press
Synonyms
publicity
Much advance publicity was given to the talks.
reports
reviews
articles
coverage
press reporting
write-ups
press treatment
2 (noun)
Definition
a crowd
There was still a press of people around the Victoria Memorial.
Synonyms
crowd
It took some two hours before the crowd was fully dispersed.
host
A host of stars attended the awards ceremony.
pack
a pack of journalists who wanted to interview him
crush
They got separated from each other in the crush.
bunch (informal)
The players were a great bunch.
mob
a growing mob of demonstrators
flock
his flock of advisors
herd
large herds of elephant and buffalo
push (informal)
swarm
A swarm of people encircled the hotel.
horde
A horde of people was screaming for tickets.
multitude
the multitudes that surround the Pope
throng
An official pushed through the throng.
phrases
See be pressed for
phrasal verb
See press on
See the press
Quotations
The job of the press is to encourage debate, not to supply the public with information [Christopher Lasch – Journalism, Publicity, and the Lost Art of Political Argument]Thou god of our idolatry, the press... Thou fountain, at which drink the good and wise; Thou ever-bubbling spring of endless lies; Like Eden's dread probationary tree, Knowledge of good and evil is from thee [William Cowper – The Progress of Error]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ask
We had to ask him to leave.
Synonyms
request,
apply to,
appeal to,
plead with,
demand,
urge,
sue,
pray,
beg,
petition,
crave (informal),
solicit,
implore,
enjoin,
beseech,
entreat,
supplicate
in the sense of beg
Definition
to ask formally, humbly, or earnestly
I begged him to come back to England with me.
Synonyms
implore,
plead with,
beseech,
desire (formal),
request,
pray,
petition,
conjure (formal),
crave (informal),
solicit,
entreat,
importune (formal),
supplicate,
go on bended knee to
in the sense of bunch
Definition
a group or company
The players were a great bunch.
Synonyms
group,
band,
crowd,
party,
team,
troop,
gathering,
crew (informal),
gang,
knot,
mob,
flock,
swarm,
multitude,
posse (informal),
bevy
Synonyms of 'press'
press
Explore 'press' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of campaign
Definition
to take part in a campaign
We are campaigning for law reform.
Synonyms
crusade,
press,
push,
encourage,
urge,
boost,
petition,
back
in the sense of clasp
Definition
to grasp or embrace tightly
Mary clasped the children to her desperately.
Synonyms
grasp,
hold,
press,
grip,
seize,
squeeze,
embrace,
clutch,
hug,
enfold
in the sense of cluster
Definition
to gather or be gathered in clusters
The passengers clustered together in small groups.
Synonyms
gather,
group,
collect,
bunch,
assemble,
flock,
huddle
in the sense of compel
Definition
to force (to be or do something)
the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet
Synonyms
force,
make,
urge,
enforce,
railroad (informal),
drive,
oblige,
constrain,
hustle (slang),
necessitate,
coerce,
bulldoze (informal),
impel,
dragoon
in the sense of condense
Definition
to express in fewer words
The English translation has been condensed into a single more readable book.
Synonyms
abridge,
contract,
concentrate,
compact,
shorten,
summarize,
compress,
curtail,
encapsulate,
abbreviate,
epitomize,
précis
in the sense of constrain
Definition
to compel or force
Individuals will be constrained to make many sacrifices for the greater good.
Synonyms
force,
pressure,
urge,
bind,
compel,
oblige,
necessitate,
coerce,
impel,
pressurize,
drive
in the sense of crush
Definition
to crowd together
He crushed her in his arms.
Synonyms
squeeze,
press,
embrace,
hug,
enfold
in the sense of crush
Definition
to break or grind into small pieces
Their vehicle was crushed by an army tank.
Synonyms
squash,
pound,
break,
smash,
squeeze,
crumble,
crunch,
mash,
compress,
press,
crumple,
pulverize,
comminute
in the sense of crush
Definition
a dense crowd
They got separated from each other in the crush.
Synonyms
crowd,
mob,
horde,
throng,
press,
pack,
mass,
jam,
herd,
huddle,
swarm,
multitude,
rabble
in the sense of demand
Definition
to request forcefully
She demanded an immediate apology.
Synonyms
request,
ask (for),
order,
expect,
claim,
seek,
call for,
insist on,
exact,
appeal for,
solicit
Additional synonyms
in the sense of depress
Definition
to push down
He depressed the pedal that lowered the chair.
Synonyms
press down,
push,
squeeze,
lower,
flatten,
compress,
push down,
bear down on
in the sense of embrace
Definition
to clasp (someone) with one's arms as an expression of affection or a greeting
Penelope came forward and embraced her sister.
Synonyms
hug,
hold,
cuddle,
seize,
squeeze,
grasp,
clasp,
envelop,
encircle,
enfold,
canoodle (slang),
take or hold in your arms
in the sense of encircle
Definition
to form a circle round
A forty-foot-high concrete wall encircles the jail.
Synonyms
surround,
ring,
circle,
enclose,
encompass,
compass,
envelop,
girdle,
circumscribe,
hem in,
enfold,
environ,
gird in,
begird (poetic),
enwreath
in the sense of enfold
Definition
to embrace or hug
I enfolded the baby gently in my arms.
Synonyms
embrace,
hold,
fold,
hug,
cuddle,
clasp
in the sense of enforce
Definition
to impose (obedience) by, or as if by, force
They tried to limit the cost by enforcing a low-tech specification.
Synonyms
impose,
force,
require,
urge,
insist on,
compel,
exact,
oblige,
constrain,
coerce
in the sense of enjoin
Definition
to order (someone) to do something
She enjoined me strictly not to tell anyone else.
Synonyms
order,
charge (formal),
warn,
urge,
require,
direct,
bid,
command,
advise,
counsel,
prescribe,
instruct,
call upon
in the sense of entreat
Definition
to ask (someone) earnestly to do something
They entreated the audience to stay calm.
Synonyms
beg,
ask,
appeal to,
petition,
pray to,
conjure (formal),
request,
plead with,
exhort (formal),
implore,
enjoin,
beseech,
importune (formal),
ask earnestly,
supplicate
in the sense of exhort
Definition
to urge (someone) earnestly
Kennedy exhorted his listeners to turn away from violence.
Synonyms
urge,
warn,
encourage,
advise,
bid,
persuade,
prompt,
spur,
press,
counsel,
caution,
call upon,
incite,
goad,
admonish,
enjoin,
beseech,
entreat
in the sense of flock
Definition
to gather together or move in large numbers
The crowds flocked around her.
Synonyms
gather,
group,
crowd,
mass,
collect,
assemble,
herd,
huddle,
converge,
throng,
congregate,
troop
in the sense of flock
Definition
a large number of people
his flock of advisors
Synonyms
crowd,
company,
group,
host,
collection,
mass,
gathering,
assembly,
convoy,
herd,
congregation,
horde,
multitude,
throng,
bevy
Additional synonyms
in the sense of force
Definition
to compel (a person, group, etc.) to do something through effort, superior strength, etc.
They forced him to work round-the-clock.
Synonyms
compel,
make,
drive,
press,
pressure,
urge,
overcome,
oblige,
railroad (informal),
constrain,
necessitate,
coerce,
impel,
strong-arm (informal),
dragoon,
pressurize,
press-gang,
put the squeeze on (informal),
obligate,
twist (someone's) arm,
put the screws on (informal),
bring pressure to bear upon
in the sense of grind
He ground his cigarette under his heel.
Synonyms
press,
push,
crush,
jam,
mash,
force down
in the sense of hasten
Definition
to hurry or cause to hurry
He may hasten the collapse of his own country.
Synonyms
hurry (up),
speed (up),
advance,
urge,
step up (informal),
accelerate,
press,
dispatch,
precipitate,
quicken,
push forward,
expedite
in the sense of herd
Definition
to collect or be collected into, or as if into, a herd
Synonyms
congregate,
associate,
collect,
gather,
rally,
assemble,
flock,
muster,
huddle
in the sense of herd
Definition
a large group of people
large herds of elephant and buffalo
Synonyms
flock,
crowd,
collection,
mass,
drove,
crush,
mob,
swarm,
horde,
multitude,
throng,
assemblage,
press
in the sense of horde
Definition
a very large crowd, often frightening or unpleasant
A horde of people was screaming for tickets.
Synonyms
crowd,
mob,
swarm,
press,
host,
band,
troop,
pack,
crew (informal),
drove,
gang,
multitude,
throng
in the sense of host
Definition
a great number
A host of stars attended the awards ceremony.
Synonyms
crowd,
army,
pack,
drove,
mob,
herd,
legion,
swarm,
horde,
throng
in the sense of implore
Definition
to beg desperately
`Tell me what to do!' she implored him.
Synonyms
beg,
beseech,
entreat,
conjure (formal),
plead with,
solicit,
pray to,
importune (formal),
crave of,
supplicate,
go on bended knee to
in the sense of importune
Definition
to harass with persistent requests
beggars importuning passers-by
Synonyms
pester,
press,
plague,
hound,
harass,
besiege,
badger,
beset,
solicit,
dun,
lay siege to,
entreat
in the sense of jam
Definition
to wedge (an object) into a tight space or against another object
He jammed his hands into his pockets.
Synonyms
pack,
force,
press,
stuff,
squeeze,
compact,
ram,
wedge,
cram,
compress
Additional synonyms
in the sense of lodge
Definition
to bring (a charge or accusation) against someone
He has four weeks in which to lodge an appeal.
Synonyms
register,
put,
place,
set,
lay,
enter,
file,
deposit,
submit,
put on record
in the sense of macerate
Definition
to soften or be softened by soaking
I like to macerate the food in liqueur for a few minutes before serving.
Synonyms
soften,
soak,
steep,
squash,
pulp,
mash,
infuse
in the sense of mash
Definition
to beat or crush into a mash
Mash the bananas with a fork.
Synonyms
smash,
crush,
pulp,
pound,
beat,
whip,
soften,
squash,
mince,
purée,
liquidize,
macerate
in the sense of mill
Definition
to grind, press, or process in or as if in a mill
freshly milled black pepper
Synonyms
grind,
pound,
press,
crush,
powder,
grate,
pulverize,
granulate,
comminute
in the sense of mob
Definition
a riotous or disorderly crowd of people
a growing mob of demonstrators
Synonyms
crowd,
pack,
collection,
mass,
body,
press,
host,
gathering,
drove,
gang,
flock,
herd,
swarm,
horde,
multitude,
throng,
assemblage
in the sense of multitude
Definition
a large number of people or things
the multitudes that surround the Pope
Synonyms
crowd,
host,
mass,
mob,
congregation,
swarm,
sea,
horde,
throng,
great number
in the sense of pack
Definition
any collection of people or things
a pack of journalists who wanted to interview him
Synonyms
group,
crowd,
collection,
company,
set,
lot,
band,
troop,
crew (informal),
drove,
gang,
deck,
bunch (informal),
mob,
flock,
herd,
assemblage
in the sense of petition
Definition
to address or present a petition to (a government or to someone in authority)
She is petitioning to regain ownership of the business.
Synonyms
appeal,
press,
plead,
call (upon),
ask,
urge,
sue,
pray,
beg,
crave (informal),
solicit,
beseech,
entreat,
adjure,
supplicate
in the sense of pound
Definition
to crush to pieces or to powder
She paused as she pounded the maize grains.
Synonyms
crush,
powder,
bruise,
bray (dialect),
pulverize,
comminute (rare),
triturate
in the sense of present
Definition
to put forward or submit
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
Synonyms
put forward,
offer,
suggest,
raise,
state,
produce,
introduce,
advance,
relate,
declare,
extend,
pose,
submit,
tender,
hold out,
recount,
expound,
proffer,
adduce
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pressurize
Definition
to make insistent demands of (someone)
He thought she was trying to pressurize him into agreeing.
Synonyms
force,
drive,
compel,
intimidate,
coerce,
dragoon,
breathe down someone's neck,
browbeat,
press-gang,
twist someone's arm (informal),
turn on the heat (informal),
put the screws on (slang)
in the sense of pulp
Definition
to reduce a material to pulp
Onions can be boiled and pulped to a puree.
Synonyms
crush,
squash,
mash,
pulverize,
triturate
in the sense of pulverize
Definition
to reduce to fine particles by crushing or grinding
Pulverize the bran to a fine powder.
Synonyms
crush,
pound,
grind,
mill,
bray,
pestle,
granulate,
comminute,
triturate,
levigate
in the sense of ram
Definition
to stuff or cram
He rammed the key into the lock and kicked the front door open.
Synonyms
cram,
pound,
force,
stuff,
pack,
hammer (informal),
jam,
thrust,
tamp
in the sense of rush
The Act was rushed through after a legal loophole was discovered.
Synonyms
push,
hurry,
accelerate,
dispatch,
speed up,
quicken,
press,
hustle,
expedite
in the sense of shove
Definition
to push (one's way) roughly
He shoved her out of the way.
Synonyms
push,
shoulder,
thrust,
elbow,
drive,
press,
crowd (informal),
propel,
jostle,
impel
in the sense of smooth
Definition
to remove in order to make smooth
She stood up and smoothed down her frock.
Synonyms
flatten,
level,
press,
plane,
iron
in the sense of squeeze
Definition
to push (oneself or a thing) into a confined space
Somehow they managed to squeeze into the tight space.
Synonyms
cram,
press,
crowd,
force,
stuff,
pack,
jam,
thrust,
ram,
wedge,
jostle
in the sense of squeeze
Definition
to hug (someone) closely
He scooped up the puppy and squeezed it.
Synonyms
hug,
embrace,
cuddle,
clasp,
enfold,
hold tight
in the sense of submit
Definition
to send (an application or proposal) to someone for judgment or consideration
They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.
Synonyms
present,
hand in,
tender,
put forward,
table (British),
commit,
refer,
proffer
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sue
He realized that suing for peace was the only option.
Synonyms
appeal for,
plead,
beg,
petition,
solicit,
beseech,
entreat,
supplicate
in the sense of surge
Definition
to move forward strongly and suddenly
The crowd surged out from the church.
Synonyms
rush,
pour,
stream,
rise,
crowd,
swell,
spill,
swarm,
seethe,
gush,
well forth
in the sense of swarm
Definition
to move quickly and in large numbers
People swarmed to the shops, buying up everything in sight.
Synonyms
crowd,
flock,
throng,
mass,
stream,
congregate
in the sense of swarm
Definition
a moving mass of people
A swarm of people encircled the hotel.
Synonyms
multitude,
crowd,
mass,
army,
host,
drove,
flock,
herd,
horde,
myriad,
throng,
shoal,
concourse,
bevy
in the sense of tender
Definition
to present or offer
She quickly tendered her resignation.
Synonyms
offer,
present,
submit,
give,
suggest,
propose,
extend,
volunteer,
hand in,
put forward,
proffer
in the sense of throng
Definition
to gather in or fill (a place) in large numbers
the multitudes that throng around the Pope
Synonyms
crowd,
flock,
congregate,
troop,
bunch,
herd,
cram,
converge,
hem in,
mill around,
swarm around
in the sense of throng
Definition
a great number of people or things crowded together
An official pushed through the throng.
Synonyms
crowd,
mob,
horde,
press,
host,
pack,
mass,
crush,
jam,
congregation,
swarm,
multitude,
concourse,
assemblage
in the sense of thrust
Definition
to push (someone or something) with force
They thrust him into the back of a jeep.
Synonyms
push,
force,
shove,
drive,
press,
plunge,
jam,
butt,
ram,
poke,
propel,
prod,
impel
in the sense of trample
Definition
to tread on and crush
I don't want people trampling on the grass.
Synonyms
stamp,
crush,
squash,
tread,
flatten,
run over,
walk over
in the sense of wedge
Definition
to squeeze into a narrow space
He wedged himself between the door and the radiator.