Press
nnoun.statethe state of demanding notice or attentionSynset:imperativeness insistence insistency pressure
Examples:- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
Derivationally Related Form:imperativepressinsistentpressure
Hypernyms:urgency
Inherited Hypernyms:imperativenessurgencynecessityneedconditionstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.communicationthe print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazinesSynset:public press
Hypernyms:print media
Inherited Hypernyms:pressprint mediamediuminstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:free pressmagmagazinenewspaperpaper
Part Meronyms:press corps
Full Hyponyms:colour supplementcomic bookdailyfree pressgazettegutter pressmagazinenews magazinenewspaperpulpschool newspaperslicktabloidtrade magazine
nnoun.artifacta machine used for printingSynset:printing press
Hypernyms:machine
Inherited Hypernyms:pressmachinedeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:cylinder pressflatbed pressrotary pressstanding press
Part Meronyms:bed
Full Hyponyms:flatbed pressrotary pressstanding press
nnoun.groupa dense crowd of peopleSynset:crush jam
Derivationally Related Form:pressjam
Hypernyms:crowd
Inherited Hypernyms:crushcrowdgatheringsocial groupgroupabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:snarl-uptraffic jam
Full Hyponyms:gridlocktraffic jam
nnoun.artifacta tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothesSynset:closet wardrobe
Hypernyms:article of furniture furniture piece of furniture
Inherited Hypernyms:wardrobefurniturefurnishinginstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:armoireclothes closetclothespresscoat closet
Full Hyponyms:armoireclothes closetcoat closet
nnoun.artifactclamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in useHypernyms:clamp clinch
Inherited Hypernyms:pressclampholding devicedeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.artifactany machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solidsSynset:mechanical press
Derivationally Related Form:press
Hypernyms:machine
Inherited Hypernyms:pressmachinedeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:cheese pressciderpressgarlic presshydraulic presspunch presswinepress
Full Hyponyms:bench presscheese pressciderpressgarlic presshydraulic presspunch presswinepress
nnoun.acta weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overheadSynset:military press
Derivationally Related Form:press
Hypernyms:weightlift weightlifting
Inherited Hypernyms:pressweightliftbodybuildingexerciseeffortlaborworkactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe act of pressing; the exertion of pressureSynset:pressing pressure
Examples:- he gave the button a press
- he used pressure to stop the bleeding
- at the pressing of a button
Derivationally Related Form:press
Hypernyms:push pushing
Inherited Hypernyms:presspushpropulsionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:compressingcompressionimpression
Full Hyponyms:bronchospasmcardiospasmcompressioncondensingconstrictioncrushexpressionextrusiongrindheaveimpressionlaryngismuspinchspasmsqueezestrangulationthickeningvasoconstriction
vverb.contactexert pressure or force to or uponExamples:- He pressed down on the boards
- press your thumb on this spot
Derivationally Related Form:pressurepresspressing
Hypernyms:touch
Inherited Hypernyms:presstouch
Direct Hyponyms:bear downbear down oncranchcraunchcrunchcrushdrag downgrindknucklemashpress down onpushsquashsqueezesquelchweigh down
Full Troponyms:clenchcrunchdrag downgritknucklepushsquashsqueezestampsteamrollertelescopetreadwring
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s something PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.communicationforce or impel in an indicated directionSynset:exhort urge urge on
Examples:- I urged him to finish his studies
Derivationally Related Form:urgingpressureexhortationexhortatoryurgent
Hypernyms:advise counsel rede
Inherited Hypernyms:urgeredehash outtalk oftalkcommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:advocatebear onhurrypreachpushrush
Full Troponyms:bullnudgepreachpushrushsermonize
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody to INFINITIVE | They --- him to write the letter (apply to: press, exhort, urge) | Sam cannot --- Sue (apply to: press, exhort, urge, urge on)
vverb.stativeto be oppressive or burdensomeSynset:weigh
Examples:- weigh heavily on the mind
- Something pressed on his mind
Hypernyms:count matter weigh
Inherited Hypernyms:weighcountbe
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.contactplace between two surfaces and apply weight or pressureDerivationally Related Form:presspressing
Hypernyms:flatten flatten out
Inherited Hypernyms:pressflattenchange shapechange
Direct Hyponyms:calenderironiron outpress
Full Troponyms:calenderironmangle
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactsqueeze or press togetherSynset:compact compress constrict contract squeeze
Examples:- she compressed her lips
- the spasm contracted the muscle
Derivationally Related Form:compressorcompressioncontractorpresspressingcompressiblecompressingconstrictorconstrictioncontracturecontraction
Hypernyms:tighten
Inherited Hypernyms:compresstightenchange
Direct Hyponyms:astringebear downchokeconvulsefretgagoverbearprimscragstranglestrangulate
Full Troponyms:astringebear downchokeconvulseprimstrangulate
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.motioncrowd closelyExamples:- The crowds pressed along the street
Derivationally Related Form:press
Hypernyms:mass
Inherited Hypernyms:pressmasscrowdmeetinteractact
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.creationcreate by pressingExamples:- Press little holes into the soft clay
Derivationally Related Form:press
Hypernyms:create make
Inherited Hypernyms:pressmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.stativebe urgentExamples:- This is a pressing problem
Derivationally Related Form:pressure
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:pressbe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.socialexert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate forSynset:agitate campaign crusade fight push
Examples:- The liberal party pushed for reforms
- She is crusading for women's rights
- The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
Derivationally Related Form:crusadercrusadefighterpushcampaign
Hypernyms:advertise advertize promote push
Inherited Hypernyms:crusadeadvertisepraisemeasureevaluatethink
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.creationpress from a plasticSynset:press out
Derivationally Related Form:presspressing
Hypernyms:cast mold mould
Inherited Hypernyms:presscastshapecreate from raw materialmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactmake strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the babySynset:push
Examples:- 'Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
Derivationally Related Form:presspush
Hypernyms:force push
Inherited Hypernyms:presspushmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.contactpress and smooth with a heated ironSynset:iron iron out
Examples:- press your shirts
- she stood there ironing
Derivationally Related Form:ironingiron
Hypernyms:press
Inherited Hypernyms:ironpressflattenchange shapechange
Direct Hyponyms:mangle
Entailment:heat up heat
Full Troponyms:mangle
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | They --- the cape (apply to: iron out, iron)
vverb.competitionlift weightsSynset:weight-lift weightlift
Examples:- This guy can press 300 pounds
Derivationally Related Form:weightliftingpressweightlifter
Hypernyms:exercise work out
Inherited Hypernyms:weight-liftexercise
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.communicationask for or request earnestlySynset:adjure beseech bid conjure entreat
Examples:- The prophet bid all people to become good persons
Derivationally Related Form:biddableadjuratoryadjurationbidbidding
Hypernyms:plead
Inherited Hypernyms:bidpleadappealrequestcommunicateconveytransfermove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody to INFINITIVE | Somebody ---s somebody