push
definition: the act of applying force in order to move something away
example: When we ran out of gas, we had to push our car to the nearest gas station.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
pushing
definition: an effort to advance
example: the army made a push toward the sea
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: an electrical switch operated by pressing
example: the elevator was operated by push buttons
speech part: noun
synonyms:
button
push button
definition: enterprising or ambitious drive
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
energy
get-up-and-go
definition: the force used in pushing
example: the push of the water on the walls of the tank
speech part: noun
synonyms:
thrust
definition: press, drive, or impel someone to action
example: My advisor pushed me to finish my doctorate.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: make publicity for
example:
speech part: verb
definition: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
example: `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
speech part: verb
synonyms:
press
definition: move with force, 'He pushed the table into a corner'
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
force
definition: press against forcefully without moving
example: I pushed against the wall with all my strength.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: move strenuously and with effort
example: The crowd pushed forward
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: approach a certain age or speed
example: We were pushing eighty on the highway when we saw police lights in the rearview mirror.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
crowd
definition: sell or promote the sale of illegal goods such as drugs
example: The person hanging around the school is pushing drugs.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: strive and make an effort to reach a goal
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
drive
definition: exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
press