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Meaning of the word pull in English

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pull

US /pʊl/
UK /pʊl/
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Verb

1.

exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself or the source of the force

Example:
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She tried to pull the heavy door open.
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The dog kept pulling on its leash.
Synonym:
dragtughaultowyank
Synonym:
push
2.

remove (something) from a place or position

Example:
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He managed to pull a splinter from his finger.
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The dentist had to pull out a tooth.
Synonym:
extractwithdrawremovetake out
3.

attract (someone) or draw (something) toward oneself or itself

Example:
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The new exhibit is sure to pull in a large crowd.
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His charisma always seems to pull people towards him.
Synonym:
attractdrawlureenticebeckon

Noun

1.

an act of pulling something

Example:
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Give the rope a strong pull.
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He felt a sudden pull on his arm.
Synonym:
tugyankjerkheave
Synonym:
push
2.

the power or ability to attract or influence people

Example:
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The celebrity has a lot of pull with the younger generation.
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He used his political pull to get the project approved.
Synonym:
influenceswaycloutleveragepower
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