verbđź”—ShareTo apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain."The weightlifter stressed the barbell, trying to lift it higher. "physicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđź”—ShareTo apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal)."The loud construction outside my window stressed the cat. "mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđź”—ShareTo suffer stress; to worry or be agitated."She stressed about the upcoming exam all week. "mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo emphasise (a syllable of a word)."“Emphasis” is stressed on the first syllable, but “emphatic” is stressed on the second."phoneticslanguagelinguisticsgrammarwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđź”—ShareTo emphasise (words in speaking)."The teacher stressed the importance of reading the instructions carefully. "phoneticslanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđź”—ShareTo emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion."I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence."communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveđź”—ShareSuffering stress (either physical or mental).""She felt stressed before her big exam." "mindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveđź”—ShareHaving a stress or accent."In the word "present," the first syllable is stressed. "phoneticslanguagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
