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1. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] exert pressure or force to or upon.
Synonyms
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Press
- transgress
- nevertheless
- stds
- nonetheless
- dispossess
- convalesce
- tcas
- simplesse
- repossess
- reinvests
- progress
- kjos
- hces
- distress
- cmos
- adss
- abts
- uys
- uss
- undress
- suggests
- success
- requests
- regress
- redress
- reassess
- protests
- profess
- noblesse
- lcs
Sentences with press
1. Noun, singular or mass
Fold a five-inch-long piece of ribbon in half and press it on the pin so the ends hang down.
2. Verb, base form
It's sometimes necessary to press down on the cap to turn and remove it.
3. Preposition or subordinating conjunction
Gently press the topping with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Quotes about press
1. One press account said I was an overnight success. I thought that was the longest night I've ever spent.
- Sandra Cisneros
2. Friends from the press, China needs to learn more about the world, and the world also needs to learn more about China. I hope you will continue to make more efforts and contributions to deepening the mutual understanding between China and the countries of the world.
- Xi Jinping
3. I can feel Peeta press his forehead into my temple and he asks, 'So now that you've got me, what are you going to do with me?' I turn into him. 'Put you somewhere you can't get hurt.
- Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games
2. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] force or impel in an indicated direction.
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] squeeze or press together.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] to be oppressive or burdensome.
Antonyms
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. press
noun. ['ˈprɛs'] the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines.
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] create by pressing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. press
noun. ['ˈprɛs'] a machine used for printing.
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. press
noun. ['ˈprɛs'] the state of demanding notice or attention.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))