empeñar
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Meanings
Verb
1. to pawn, to hock (sell something to a pawn shop)
2. to involve
3. to pledge
4. to strive, make an effort, insist (reflexive, with “en”)
Examples7
He applied himself a lot on the project.
I gave my word.
She pawned her gold.
He had to pawn his watch.
the more I try to put the defects right, the worse I make it.
I can't understand why you always insist on inviting her.