push
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
Verb 4 meanings
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
“In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.”
To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
To press or urge forward; to drive.
“to push an objection too far; to push one's luck”
To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
“Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.”
Noun 4 meanings
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
“Give the door a hard push if it sticks.”
An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
“One more push and the baby will be out.”
A great effort (to do something).
“Some details got lost in the push to get the project done.”
An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
Etymology
From Middle English pushen, poshen, posson, borrowed from Middle French pousser (Modern French pousser) from Old French poulser, from Latin pulsare (“to beat, strike”), frequentative of pellere (past participle pulsus). Doublet of pulsate and pulse (verb).
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PUSH at a glance
PUSH has 4 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (P 3 + U 1 + S 1 + H 4) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,567 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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