crush
Translation
to squash, to press, to defeat, (noun) infatuation
Examples
Crush the garlic before adding it to the pan.
Crush the garlic before adding it to the pan.
Our team will crush the competition.
Our team will crush the competition.
She has a crush on her teacher.
She has a crush on her teacher.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to press something with force Crush the can before you recycle it.
((have a crush on sb.)) to have a romantic infatuation with someone I think he has a crush on you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: squash, press, defeat; Noun: infatuation
Etymology
From Old French 'croissir' meaning 'to gnash, to crack'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'crrrunch' sound of crushing something, like a can or ice.