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    bear down

    bear down - Dictionary definition and meaning for word bear down

    Definition
    (verb) exert a force with a heavy weight
    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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