Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To bring something closer towards oneself or to exert effort to move something toward oneself.
Pull
/pʊl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
They were pulling a rope behind them, and they were talking.
He pulled her towards a horse.
Victor pulls it back, holding it above Ernest's reach.
Etymology:
The word pull originates from the Old English pullian, which means to pluck or tug. It has roots in Proto-Germanic *pullon, evolving over time to describe the action of bringing something towards oneself.
Usage Statistics:
194 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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