press

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/pɹɛs/ English

Definitions

noun

A device used to apply pressure to an item.“a flower press”
A printing machine.“Stop the presses!”
(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).“This article appeared in the press.”
A publisher.

verb

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.“to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice”
To clasp, hold in an embrace.

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Synonyms

closet cupboard pantry press-gang printing press depress hit strike emphasize hug impel inculcate urge thring thrutch pressure compress push

Associated

isbn imprint conference printing button coverage publishing publisher publish freedom release essays

Rhymes

nonetheless nevertheless coalesce distress acquiesce address caress assess process egress

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