v.
1.exert a force with a heavy weight
2.to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
3.contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
4.exert full strength
5.pay special attention to
6.exert a force or cause a strain upon
Idiom of the Day
hold (something) against (someone)
to blame something on someone
My friend forgot to give me my money but I do not hold it against him as he is a nice person.