rub into

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to force a substance into a surface by rubbing

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Examples (10)

  • Rub the cream well into your skin.
  • Gently rub the lotion into the baby's skin after bathing.
  • Make sure to rub the ointment into the affected area twice a day.
  • The chef carefully rubbed the spices into the meat before roasting.
  • She spent an hour rubbing the polish into the old wooden table.
  • You need to rub the stain remover into the fabric before washing.
  • He learned to rub the conditioning oil into his leather boots.
  • Don't just apply it; really rub the treatment into your scalp.
  • To protect the wood, rub a generous amount of wax into it.
  • The athlete vigorously rubbed the pain relief gel into his sore muscles.