bear down
definition: to exert a force or cause a strain upon
example: I had to bear down on the last screw.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to pay special attention to
example: I beared down on the suspicious employee.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to exert full strength
example: I tried to bear down on the screw driver, but the screw was already stripped.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
example: The attacking army bears down on their enemy.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
charge
definition: to contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
example: I was bearing down for hours.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
overbear
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