United States industrialist and philanthropist who endowed education and public libraries and research trusts (1835-1919) United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
The act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time" the capital that provides income for an institution natural abilities or qualities
From or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help" concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations; "international affairs"; "an international agreement"; "international waters" any of several international socialist organizations
A treaty to cease hostilities; "peace came on November 11th" the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace" the absence of mental stress or anxiety harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; "the roommates lived in peace together" the state prevailing during the absence of war
The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button" a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes a dense crowd of people a machine used for printing the gathering and publishing of news in the form of newspapers or magazines the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters" newspaper writers and photographers ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons" lift weights; "This guy can press 300 pounds" press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing" make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman" press from a plastic; "press a record" exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate" be urgent; "This is a pressing problem" create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay" crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street" squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers" to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind" force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies" exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"