| noun | the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure “he gave the button a press” |
| noun | a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press |
| verb | exert pressure or force to or upon “He pressed down on the boards” |
| verb | force or impel in an indicated direction “I urged him to finish his studies” |
| verb | to be oppressive or burdensome; , “weigh heavily on the mind” |
| verb | place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure “pressed flowers” |
| verb | squeeze or press together “she compressed her lips” |
| verb | crowd closely “The crowds pressed along the street” |
| verb | create by pressing “Press little holes into the soft clay” |
| verb | be urgent “This is a pressing problem” |
| verb | 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” |
| verb | press from a plastic “press a record” |
| verb | make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby “`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman” |
| verb | press and smooth with a heated iron “press your shirts” |
| verb | lift weights “This guy can press 300 pounds” |
| verb | ask for or request earnestly “The prophet bid all people to become good persons” |
| adjective | compelling immediate action “too pressing to permit of longer delay” |
| press | verb | make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby |
| press | noun | the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure |
| pressure | noun | the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) |
| pressing | noun | the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure |
| urgent | adjective | compelling immediate action |
| urging | noun | a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
| exhortatory | adjective | giving strong encouragement |
| exhortation | noun | a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action |
| compressible | adjective | capable of being easily compressed |
| compression | noun | the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together |
| compressor | noun | a mechanical device that compresses gasses |
| compressing | noun | applying pressure |
| constriction | noun | the action or process of compressing |
| constrictor | noun | any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils |
| contraction | noun | (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) |
| contracture | noun | an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle |
| contractor | noun | a bodily organ that contracts |
| crusade | noun | a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end |
| crusader | noun | a disputant who advocates reform |
| fighter | noun | someone who fights for a cause |
| campaign | noun | a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end |
| push | noun | enterprising or ambitious drive |
| iron | noun | home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth |
| ironing | noun | garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed |
| weightlifter | noun | an athlete who lifts barbells |
| weightlifting | noun | bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights |
| biddable | adjective | willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest |
| bid | noun | an authoritative direction or instruction to do something |
| bidding | noun | an authoritative direction or instruction to do something |
| adjuratory | adjective | earnestly or solemnly entreating |
| adjuration | noun | a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something |
| urgency | noun | an urgent situation calling for prompt action |
| urge | verb | push for something |