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According to WordNet, the verb "press" has 14 sense(s).

201447257 exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot".

201447632 make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman".

201390833 press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing".

201754105 create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay".

201150370 lift weights; "This guy can press 300 pounds".

200765649 force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies".

202589576 exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate".

202646064 to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind".

202024367 crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street".

201662614 press from a plastic; "press a record".

201390616 place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers".

201387786 squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle".

200759657 ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons".

202722782 be urgent; "This is a pressing problem".

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