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bear down

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  1. 1. v. exert a force with a heavy weight Source: wordnet
  2. 2. v. contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery Source: wordnet
  3. 3. v. to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. exert full strength Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. pay special attention to Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. exert a force or cause a strain upon Source: wordnet

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