compress — to press or squeeze something together to make it smaller or more compact
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to press or squeeze something together to make it smaller or more compact
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpres/
Example Sentences
- My mom can compress a month's worth of nagging into a single glare.
- The video file was too large, so I had to compress it before uploading.
- He tried to compress his entire life story into a 30-second elevator pitch.
compress
VERB[/kəmˈpres/]
to press or squeeze something together to make it smaller or more compact
He tries to compress a month of clothes into one tiny suitcase.
Compress your distress to express relief!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compressus', the past participle of 'comprimere', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'premere' (to press or squeeze). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
com- (together) + press (to squeeze/push) = compress
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom can compress a month's worth of nagging into a single glare.”
“The video file was too large, so I had to compress it before uploading.”
“He tried to compress his entire life story into a 30-second elevator pitch.”
“Apply a warm compress to the injured area for 15 minutes.”
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