I . v. a.
1.
Thrust, impel ( by pressure ), hustle, jostle, justle, elbow, crowd, shove.
2.
Urge, press forward, drive on.
3.
Force, press, drive, embarrass by arguments.
4.
Importune, tease, press with solicitation.
5.
Prosecute, follow closely.
6.
Impel, drive, urge.
II . v. n.
1.
Thrust, make a thrust.
2.
Endeavor, strive, try, exert one's self.
3.
Bud, sprout, germinate, vegetate, grow, burst out, put forth, shoot forth.
III . n.
1.
Thrust, foin.
2.
Trial, test, exigence, exigency, extremity, emergency, pinch, strait.
3.
Onset, attack, assault, charge, strong effort.