lean against

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Verb lean against has 1 sense

lean on, rest on, lean against - rest on for support; "you can lean on me if you get tired"
--₁ is one way to touch, adjoin, meet, contact
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Term: Lean Against

Verb

Sense 1:

To rest or rely on something for support or stability.

Example sentence: I leaned against the wall to catch my breath after running.

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Sense 2:

To exert pressure on someone or something in order to influence or convince.

Example sentence: He leaned against his friend to borrow some money for the weekend trip.

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Phrasal Verb

Sense 1:

To incline towards or rely on for physical support, often in a casual or relaxed manner.

Example sentence: The couple leaned against each other while watching the sunset.

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Sense 2:

To express a partial or hesitant agreement or alignment.

Example sentence: I lean against accepting the job offer since it requires a lot of travel.

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