strain (v)
extend (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 34
def use to the utmost
def exert vigorously or to full capacity
examples He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
Don't strain your mind too much
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
Derivationally related form strain → strain
Derivationally related form strain → strain
Derivationally related form strain → straining
Hyponym overstrain, overextend; tax, task
Incoming links
Derivationally related form straining → strain
Derivationally related form strain → strain
Derivationally related form strain → strain
Hyponym use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
Hypernym overstrain, overextend; tax, task

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