English Synonym Finder

press

Definitions

To move or apply pressure to something with steady force.

A machine used for printing text or pictures from type or plates.

The collective media, including newspapers, magazines, and journalists.

Examples

Please press the button to start the machine.

The local press covered the event extensively.

You need to press the fabric firmly with a hot iron to remove the wrinkles.

Synonyms

push squeeze compress crush urge insist shove

Antonyms

release pull withdraw let go expand detach loosen