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English / phrasal verb

Push for

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To demand, urge, or advocate persistently for something to happen or be granted.

In context

01

Due to the noisy construction outside, the guest decided to push for a complimentary room upgrade.

02

The hotel staff union continues to push for better working hours and healthcare benefits.

Synonyms

demand,urge,lobby for

Antonyms

oppose,abandon,discourage

Collocations

push for an upgrade,push for compensation,push for reform

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗