Synonyms for press

noun the state of demanding notice or attention

noun the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

noun a machine used for printing

noun a dense crowd of people

noun a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

noun any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

noun a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

noun the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

verb force or impel in an indicated direction

verb to be oppressive or burdensome

verb squeeze or press together

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

verb press from a plastic

verb make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

verb press and smooth with a heated iron

verb lift weights

verb ask for or request earnestly