to praise a person or an achievement by comparing them to someone or something very good:

to come together closely in a crowd around someone or something:

the outer or furthest point of something:

to add words, information, etc. to make something seem longer or better:

to make someone say things they do not want to by hitting them:

the outer or furthest point of something:

to force someone to say something, especially when they do not want to:

the outer or furthest point of something:

the outer or furthest point of something:

to give up or stop a habit or a regular activity:

to get something from someone by using force or threats:

to tell someone not to do something because of danger or some other reason:

to catch someone:

to introduce a person to something or someone that could bring them an advantage:

to prevent something or someone from entering a place:

to stop something touching or harming someone or something:

to reach the end of a process or event:

to win a prize or competition very easily:

to try to stop someone from complaining or asking questions by telling them something that is not true, or giving them an excuse:

to avoid dealing with a difficult subject, problem, or person: