crush

Meanings

• Verb

  To press or grind something between two hard surfaces.

• Verb

  To have a strong emotional attraction or admiration for someone.

  - "I have a crush on her since childhood."
  - "He crushes on her but she doesn't seem to notice."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹʌʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /kɹʌʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

comminute

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crush
hush , rush , crush , dush , rush

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Variants

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crush , crushable , crushed , crusher , crushers , crushes , crushing , crushingly , crushproof , schoolgirl crush

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Forms

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crushes, crushed, crushing

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Etymology

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The word 'crush' comes from Old North French 'crouchier', meaning to press or grind.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crush' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The world's largest ice cream cone, which stands at over 30 feet tall, was created in 1987 in Sevierville, Tennessee. It was named 'Crush' in honor of the ice cream flavor.

3. In the Harry Potter series, 'Crush' is a potion that makes the drinker fall in love with the person they are thinking about at the moment they drink it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infatuation: Infatuation is a strong but short-lived emotional attachment to someone or something, often characterized by intense feelings of attraction and excitement. It is similar to a crush but tends to be more intense and passionate.

2. Love: Love is a complex emotion that can be described as a strong feeling of deep affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for someone or something. A crush is often considered an early stage of love.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'crush' is often used to describe the early stages of romantic attraction. It can also be used in a non-romantic context to describe a strong emotional attachment or admiration for something or someone.

How to Memorize "crush"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'crush', visualize pressing or grinding something between two hard surfaces. Imagine the sound and sensation of the crushing action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crush' with the feeling of having a strong emotional attraction or admiration for someone. Think of a specific person or thing that you have a crush on.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Really Understand Sweet Honey' to remember the different meanings of 'crush'. The first 'C' stands for 'press' or 'grind', while the second 'C' stands for 'crush' as in romantic attraction.

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