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bear down - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
bear down
Definition
(verb) exert a force with a heavy weight
Synonyms
:
bear down on
,
drag down
,
press down on
,
weigh down
Example Sentence
The snow bore down on the roof
Definition
(verb) contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Synonyms
:
overbear
Definition
(verb) to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
Synonyms
:
charge
Example Sentence
he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork
Definition
(verb) exert full strength
Example Sentence
The pitcher bore down
Definition
(verb) pay special attention to
Example Sentence
The lectures bore down on the political background
Definition
(verb) exert a force or cause a strain upon
Example Sentence
This tax bears down on the lower middle class
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