How to Spell pushed

pushed

pushed - verb

  • To press against with force in order to drive or impel
  • To move or endeavor to move away or ahead by steady pressure without striking
  • To thrust forward, downward, or outward
  • To cause to increase : raise
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"push prices to record levels"

Etymology

Middle English possen, pusshen, probably from Old French pousser to exert pressure, from Latin pulsare, frequentative of pellere to drive, strike