Synonyms for
Pump
Definition
To move or force a liquid or gas with a mechanical device.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- water pump
- fuel pump
- pump iron
- pump up
- pump out
- pump in
- pump handle
- pump action
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'pump' can refer to physically operating a pump or to imparting something, like information or enthusiasm. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- I used a pump to inflate my basketball.
- The firefighters used a pump to put out the fire.
- The water pump stopped working and we had no water.
- I had to pump the gas pedal to start the car.
- The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
Quotes
I'm like a diesel engine, I never stop. I pump, I pump, I pump.
The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets.
I'm the guy who will pump your stomach, or operate on you if you need surgery.