to put down; to reduce in height, elevation, amount, price etc.

to bring down in respect, dignity, etc.; to demean.

to make less hard to bear; to lighten or relieve (pain, suffering, etc.); to mitigate; to alleviate.

to win victory over; to defeat.

to take or clasp (another) in one's arms and press to the bosom affectionately.

to hold out or reach out; to extend; to stretch.

to pierce or thrust (something) into.

to come into physical contact with; to touch.

to cause (two or more things) to come into physical contact (with each other).

to include, contain (within oneself, one's sphere, range, jurisdiction, etc.).

to clasp in the arms, usu. as an expression of affection or desire; to hug; to embrace.

to squeeze (something) between two other things.

to come into physical contact; to touch.

to cause (a flower bud) to blow, bloom.