Press — synonyms, definition

1. press (Noun)

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press (Noun) — The state of demanding notice or attention. ex. "the press of business matters"

press (Noun) — The print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines.

press (Noun) — A machine used for printing.

press (Noun) — A dense crowd of people.

press (Noun) — A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes.

press (Noun) — Clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use.

press (Noun) — Any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids.

press (Noun) — A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead.

press (Noun) — The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure. ex. "he gave the button a press"

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2. press (Verb)

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press (Verb) — Exert pressure or force to or upon. ex. "He pressed down on the boards" ex. "press your thumb on this spot"

press (Verb) — Force or impel in an indicated direction. ex. "I pressed him to finish his studies"

press (Verb) — To be oppressive or burdensome. ex. "Something pressed on his mind"

press (Verb) — Place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure. ex. "pressed flowers"

press (Verb) — Bring together or compress. ex. "she pressed her lips"

press (Verb) — Crowd closely. ex. "The crowds pressed along the street"

press (Verb) — Create by pressing. ex. "Press little holes into the soft clay"

press (Verb) — Be urgent. ex. "This is a pressing problem"

press (Verb) — Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for. ex. "She is pressing for women's rights"

press (Verb) — Make from plastic by moulding or to a shape or pattern. ex. "press a record"

press (Verb) — Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. ex. "'Now press hard,' said the doctor to the woman"

press (Verb) — Apply pressure and smooth with a heated iron. ex. "press your shirts"

press (Verb) — Lift weights. ex. "This guy can press 300 pounds"

press (Verb) — Ask for or request earnestly.

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