What does HALES mean?

Heres the output: hales

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions: (1) to compel or force someone to do something; (2) to draw or pull something with force; (3) to breathe heavily or laboriously

Pronunciations: (US: /heɪlz/, UK: /heɪlz/)

Origin and Usage: The word "hales" originated from the Old English word "halian," which means "to drag, pull." It has been used in English since the 12th century. In modern usage, "hales" is most commonly used in the sense of forcing or compelling someone to do something.

Synonyms: (1) coerce, compel, force, impel, pressure; (2) drag, pull, tug, yank; (3) pant, gasp, wheeze

Related Words: haled, hallo, halls, halos, halts

Example Sentences:

1. She hales her children to clean their rooms before they can play.
2. The truck hales the heavy load up the steep hill.
3. After running the marathon, he hales heavily and gasps for air.