bore (down) (Meaning)
bore (down)
to press or weigh down, to contract the abdominal muscles and the diaphragm during childbirth, to weigh heavily on, to make an all-out effort, to exert full strength and concentrated attention, emphasize, overcome, overwhelm, overwhelm, overcome
Synonyms & Antonyms of bore (down)
bore (down) Sentence Examples
- The drill bore down into the earth, penetrating deep layers of rock.
- The surgeon bore down on the tissue, delicately removing the tumor.
- The weight of the car bore down on the suspension, flattening the tires.
- The workers bore down on the project, working tirelessly to meet the deadline.
- The pressure bore down on her, causing her to feel overwhelmed.
- The wind bore down on the sail, propelling the boat forward.
- The weight of the backpack bore down on the hiker's shoulders.
- The taxes bore down heavily on the small business, threatening its survival.
- The disease bore down on the patient's body, causing immense suffering.
- The guilt bore down upon her, weighing heavily on her conscience.
FAQs About the word bore (down)
to press or weigh down, to contract the abdominal muscles and the diaphragm during childbirth, to weigh heavily on, to make an all-out effort, to exert full str
leaned (on or against), pressured,weighed (upon), compressed, impelled, forced, squeezed, squashed,depressed, compelled
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The drill bore down into the earth, penetrating deep layers of rock.
The surgeon bore down on the tissue, delicately removing the tumor.
The weight of the car bore down on the suspension, flattening the tires.
The workers bore down on the project, working tirelessly to meet the deadline.
