verbπShareTo exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon."The student pressed the pencil against the paper to write neatly. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it."He pressed the button to start the elevator. "technologyelectronicsactionmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compress, squeeze."to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clasp, hold in an embrace."The mother pressed her child tightly, comforting him after a tough day at school. "actionhumanbodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth."to press a hat"materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas."Mom pressed the tablecloth to remove the wrinkles. "materialutensilmachinewearindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction."to press a crowd back"actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weigh upon, oppress, trouble."The heavy workload at work pressed upon him, causing him much stress. "mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly."The teacher pressed the students to finish their project by Friday. "demandcommunicationbusinesspoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to force (something upon someone)."to press the Bible on an audience"actioncommunicationattitudepoliticsgovernmentbusinessdemandsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten, urge onward."to press a horse in a race"actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge, beseech, entreat."The student pressed the teacher to explain the difficult math problem again. "actioncommunicationdemandattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay stress upon."The teacher pressed the importance of studying for the exam. "attitudeactioncommunicationpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throng, crowd."Many students pressed around the school entrance as the bell rang. "groupmassactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo print."The printer pressed the instructions onto the paper. "mediatechnologywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force into service, particularly into naval service."The government pressed the young men into naval service during the war. "nauticalmilitarysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnder strain or deprivation"He found himself hard pressed."conditionsituationsufferingeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRecruited by a press gang"The young sailor was a pressed man, forced into service aboard the warship. "nauticalmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
