Synonym: coax, drive, encourage, force, goad, nudge, press, prod, propel, shove, spur, thrust, urge. Antonym: pull. Similar words: campus, bush, brush, crush, rush out, mushroom. Meaning: [pʊʃ] n. 1. the act of applying force in order to move something away 2. the force used in pushing 3. enterprising or ambitious drive 4. an electrical switch operated by pressing 5. an effort to advance. v. 1. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" 2. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action 3. make publicity for; try to sell (a product) 4. strive and make an effort to reach a goal 5. press against forcefully without moving 6. approach a certain age or speed 7. 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 8. sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) 9. move strenuously and with effort 10. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby.
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151, I earn enough to push the boat out now and again.
152, If it comes to the push we could always borrow a bit more money from the bank.
153, Mr Sutherland may have the clout needed to push the two trading giants into a deal.
154, I didn't dare push my luck too far and did not ask them to sign statements.
155, At a push I could be there by eight o'clock.
156, His story-telling can push the bounds of probability a bit far at times.
157, The hole is too small; I cannot push my arm through.
158, There has been a big push for better public transport.
159, You push from the back and I'll pull at the front.
160, All that was needed was one final push,[www.Sentencedict.com] and the enemy would be vanquished once and for all.
161, The new Chancellor has the guts to push through unpopular tax increases.
162, Why will supermarket trolleys never move in the direction that you push them in?
163, Information is called up at the push of a button.
164, If the door's stuck, just give it a push .
165, You will have to push the new product to win sales there's lots of competition.
166, Get on the swing and I'll give you a push.
167, The company plans to make a big push into the European market next spring.
168, A young man was bending low to push a heavily loaded barrow up a slope.
169, I'm going to have to push you for an answer.
170, I can't push the cart on my own--will somebody help assist me?
171, You switch on, push in the disk and there you are!
172, A shortage of building land will push property values up.
173, The commander decided to postpone the big push until the spring.
174, The government intends to push ahead with its reform programme.
175, The scientists' work will push back the frontiers of physics.
176, He tried to push these uncomfortable thoughts to the back of his mind.
177, They had to give the car a push to start it.
178, I dismounted and began to push my bicycle up the hill.
179, It is hoped that these measures will push the nation towards recovery.
180, Make a small slit in each chicken breast and push in a piece of garlic.