(of a place or position) To have occupied
(usually of a disease or condition) Past tense for to affect adversely
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Having been (physically) hit
“The effectiveness of striking is judged in terms of the speed, distance and direction of the struck ball.”
Characterized, or marked, by much busy (or stressful) activity
Affected or afflicted by an undesirable condition or emotion
Moved or overwhelmed by an emotion or event
Marked by curiosity or fascination
Affected with, or causing, physical discomfort or pain
To have discovered something either by chance or intention
“A Swindon firm has joined the rush to strike black gold in the Falkland Islands.”
(of a place or position) To have occupied
Past tense for to inflict (a blow)
“He got up on his feet, clutching his weapon, ready to strike his foe down.”
Past tense for to take violent or aggressive action against
“Unknown aggressors can strike us at unknown times and places, often for unstated reasons, for apparently zero positive outcomes.”
Past tense for to refuse to work as a protest
“The industrial action saw employees strike at hospitals and rest homes across the country.”
Past tense for to collide into with force
“Fortunately, the missile fell perfectly into the foam cut-outs and didn't strike any hard surfaces on its way down.”
(of a thought or idea) Past tense for to come into one's mind or consciousness
“An idea, a curiousity, would strike him, and for two weeks or a month, he would pursue it at the cost of his other studies.”
(in sporting contexts) Past tense for to hit or kick (a ball)
“Here is how you correctly strike a golf ball with an iron.”
Past tense for to reach, attain, or achieve something
“The law of defamation seeks to strike a balance between freedom of expression and the protection of reputation.”
Past tense for to come to an official agreement on
“The inability to strike an agreement has resulted in an extremely unstable situation in the region.”
Past tense for to adopt or assume a pose
“Don't just stand there, let's get to it. Strike a pose, there's nothing to it.”
Past tense for to cause (someone) to have a particular impression
“Orwell's scrupulous observations and distinctions strike me as impressive and useful in the context of the war being waged against us now.”
Past tense for to cast a magical charm or spell on
“A feral Gryf rushes towards Skroa before the demon can strike him with a spell.”
Past tense for to captivate or impress someone
“The noble relatives of these female novices could arrange for them to be seen by the king, hoping their beauty would strike him and induce a passion beneficial to family fortunes.”
Past tense for to move or proceed vigorously or purposefully
“But instead of advancing north-westward through Tebessa, he was ordered to strike north towards Thala and Le Kef.”
Past tense for to ignite (a match) by rubbing it briskly against an abrasive surface
“However, before one can light a candle, someone has to strike a match.”
Past tense for to change into (a different state)
“He could not even bring himself to look up, fearing Father Sun would strike him blind for this wanton disrespect.”
Past tense for to delete or remove something that was written or recorded
“I raise the point that you cannot by vote, except by unanimous consent, strike that from the minutes.”
Past tense for to take down
“Let's strike the tent, break up camp, and move on!”
Past tense for to take apart
“Let's strike the tent, break up camp, and move on!”
Past tense for to make a chiming sound, such as from a bell being struck
“It is quite cheering to one's ears and delicious to one's heart to hear the bell strike out again and again.”
Past tense for to affect or exert an influence on
Past tense for to confront through the use of military force
Past tense for to greatly impress, charm or beguile someone
Past tense for to flow (noisily) in a stream
Past tense for to exert force or pressure on
(usually of a disease or condition) Past tense for to affect adversely
Past tense for to disregard the rules and refuse to conform
Past tense for to influence or induce someone to believe or do something
(of a feeling) Past tense for to affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully
Past tense for to involve oneself in a (public) protest or demonstration
Past tense for to deliver or administer something painful or undesirable to
Past tense for to refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority
Past tense for to make coins by stamping metal
Past tense for to obtain or attain successfully
Past tense for to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress
Past tense for to touch or come into physical contact with
(arrive at) Past tense for to reach (a conclusion or decision)
(of a blow, ball, or attack) Past tense for to launch or aim (something) towards a given target
Past tense for to kick (something) hard in a specified direction
Past tense for to withdraw (someone) from a competition or group
Past tense for to astonishingly impact, strike, or hit somebody in the face, catching immediate attention
Past tense for to criticize (someone or something) harshly
Past tense for to motivate or animate, especially towards the accomplishment of a goal
Past tense for to completely destroy or devastate
(of a plant) Past tense for to begin to grow and draw nourishment from the soil through its roots
Past tense for to protest for a cause, or against something
Past tense for to be victorious over
Past tense for to ban or refrain from using
Past tense for to make or shape by cutting a hard material such as wood
Past tense for to confront or come up against
Past tense for to make an impression on a person's mind
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