Press ( verb , verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Press ( verb )

1. Apply pressure to (someone or something).
2. Exert force or weight on.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french presser, from latin pressare, frequentative of premere "press", from premere "to press".

Examples:

1. She pressed the button to turn on the machine.
2. He pressed the accelerator to speed up the car.
3. The crowd pressed against the barrier to get a better view.
4. She pressed the flowers between the pages of a book.
5. He pressed his hand to his forehead in frustration.

(As a verb)

Press ( verb )

1. Apply pressure to (someone or something).
2. Exert force or weight on.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french presser, from latin pressare, frequentative of premere "press", from premere "to press".

Examples:

1. She pressed the button to turn on the machine.
2. He pressed the accelerator to speed up the car.
3. The crowd pressed against the barrier to get a better view.
4. She pressed the flowers between the pages of a book.
5. He pressed his hand to his forehead in frustration.

(As a noun)

Press ( noun )

1. Apply pressure to (someone or something).
2. Exert force or weight on.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french presser, from latin pressare, frequentative of premere "press", from premere "to press".

Examples:

1. She pressed the button to turn on the machine.
2. He pressed the accelerator to speed up the car.
3. The crowd pressed against the barrier to get a better view.
4. She pressed the flowers between the pages of a book.
5. He pressed his hand to his forehead in frustration.