Posted by Squiggles on May 23, 2003, at 13:11:04
In reply to Re: THANKS, LAR » Squiggles, posted by Larry Hoover on May 23, 2003, at 12:44:21
Nah, I think I got nuance right;
(Oxford Dictionary): push, v.
1. to exert force upon (a thing) so as to move it away from oneself or
from the source of the force; [it] push one's way,
go forward by pushing.2. to thrust or cause to thrust outwards.
3. to extend by effort, [it] the frontier was
pushed forth north.4. to make a vigorous effort in order to succeed
or to surpass others.5. to press ( a person ) to do something, to put
strain on the abilities or tolerance of, [it] don't
push him for payment.6. to urge the use or adoption of (goods, ideas, etc.)
e.g. by advertisement; [italic mine] PUSH DRUGS,
sell them illegally.
Anyway you look at it, it does not mean"prescribe", which is what doctors do and the word
they use:OD: prescribe, v. 1. to advise the use of
(a [it mine] MEDICINE, etc.) 2. to lay down as
a course or rule to be followed.______________
See the dif? :-)Squiggles
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