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lean on

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Synonyms: lead on, leans on, leant on, lean in, wean on, leap on

Antonyms: lead on, leans on, leant on, lean in, wean on, leap on

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Verb

  1. {{&lit|en|lean|on}}
  2. {{lb|en|figurative}} To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.
  3. To [[put]] [[pressure]] on; to [[attempt]] to [[compel]] a person to do something; to [[exert]] [[influence]] on.
  4. To [[criticize]] or [[reprimand]] for the purpose of changing behavior.

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