usage: 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"
4. stir, shift, budge, agitate, move
usage: move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
5. shake, agitate, move
usage: move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"