press vs weightlift

press and weightlift both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
press	Yes	No	Yes	No
weightlift	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, weightlift is a hypernym of press; that is, weightlift is a word with a broader meaning than press:

press: a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
weightlift: bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights

Other hypernyms of press include weightlifting.

As verbs, press and weightlift are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of press include weight-lift.

press (noun)	weightlift (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention

press (verb)	weightlift (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction	lift weights
ask for or request earnestly
lift weights
exert pressure or force to or upon
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome