verb
Meaning 1
To build upon (an advantage).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
press home
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verb
Meaning 2
make clear by special emphasis and try to convince somebody of something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- drive home a point or an argument
- I'm trying to drive home these basic ideas
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: drive home, ram home
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate
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