Phrase guide
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verb
To push something into position completely by force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To emphasize (a point) with tangible or powerful demonstration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drive, home.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
make clear by special emphasis and try to convince somebody of something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: ram home, press home
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate
verb
carry out or perform,
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: deliver
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: give
Narrower terms: land
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
