Synonyms: bear down, bear down on, weigh down, drag down, press down on
Definition: exert a force with a heavy weight
Usage: The snow bore down on the roof
Similar words: press
Definition: exert pressure or force to or upon
Usage: He pressed down on the boards; press your thumb on this spot
Synonyms: bear down on, bear down upon
Definition: sail towards another vessel, of a ship
Similar words: come near, come on, go up, near, draw close, draw near, approach
Definition: move towards
Usage: We were approaching our destination; They are drawing near; The enemy army came nearer and nearer