List of Verbs in English from A to Z

To leave something or someone behind, often permanently. To stop trying to do something or stop having something.

To follow and accept a rule or law without complaint. You respect it and do what it says,…

To make something shorter by cutting out unnecessary parts, especially a book, article, or speech.

To make something stand out more or seem more important and obvious.

To take or agree to something that is offered or given.

To finish doing something and achieve the result you wanted.

To build up gradually over time. Money that increases a little bit each period until you use it…

To learn and adopt the customs, values, and behaviors of a new culture. It's similar to assimilate but…

To succeed in getting what you wanted after hard work.

To admit that something is true or real. To recognize or agree that something exists or is important.…

To get or obtain something that you did not have before.

To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.

To change or adjust something so it works well in a new situation. Like how animals change to…

To join one thing to another so you have more in total.

To stick to something, literally or figuratively. In formal contexts, it means to follow a principle, agreement, or…

To make an official decision as a judge or authority figure; to decide who is right and who…

To change something a little bit to make it work better or fit a situation. You can adjust…

To say that something is true, or to let someone come in.

To tell someone seriously that they did something wrong and need to stop or change their behavior.

To adopt means to become a child's legal parent, even though you did not give birth to them.…

To move ahead or make progress toward something you want.

To tell many people about something you want to sell or promote using TV, radio, websites, or other…

To tell someone what you think they should do, based on your experience or knowledge.

To strongly support a cause or idea and speak out for it publicly.

To change or influence someone or something in some way.

To have enough money or time to pay for or spare for something.

To make a bad situation worse or more irritating.

To think the same way as someone else or to say yes to a plan.

To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something.

To make something less painful or difficult, though not remove it entirely.

To divide something up and give it to different people or use it for different purposes in a…

To say yes to something; to let someone do something or let something happen.

The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'

To join several different things or organizations together to form a single larger whole; to blend different parts…

To make something better or improve it. To reduce or ease suffering or a difficult condition.

To change or fix something written, usually in a small way. Often used for laws, contracts, or official…

To pay back a loan in small regular payments over time. Or in accounting, to spread an asset's…

Make something bigger, louder, or more important.

To study something in detail by looking at each part separately to understand it.

To tell people something important in a clear, official way so everyone hears or knows about it.

To expect something before it happens; to prepare for it.

To say sorry for a mistake you made.

To show up or come into sight; to look like something is true.

To make someone less angry or unhappy by giving them what they want or by calming them down.

To officially choose someone to do a job or role.

To move nearer to something or someone gradually.

To officially say yes to or accept something as good.

To act as a peacemaker or judge between two sides who are fighting; to hear what both sides…

To exist or to have a quality or state; used with you, we, they.

To present reasons for your opinion or belief; to have a discussion where two people disagree.

To happen or appear, usually because something caused it; to get up from sitting or lying down.

When someone accused of a crime appears in court and is told the charges against them, they must…

To put things in a certain order or to plan something.

To catch and take someone to police; to stop something from moving or continuing.

To come to a place where you are going.

To find out something for sure by investigating or asking questions. Make sure you have the correct facts.

To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.

To gather people together, or to put separate pieces together to make something complete. Like putting together furniture…

To give someone a job or task to do, or to give something to someone for them to…

To absorb something (like ideas or information) and make it part of yourself or a larger group. Immigrants…

To believe or accept something without checking if it is true, or to accept a responsibility.

To tell someone confidently that something will happen or is true.

To connect or stick something to something else. Can be physical (like attaching a file) or emotional (like…

To try to harm someone or damage something using force, or to say bad things about someone or…

To succeed in reaching or achieving something you want after effort.

To try to do something, even if you might not succeed.

To go to and be present at something like a meeting, class, or event.

To make something weaker, less severe, or less important. When something is reduced in strength or impact.

To make someone interested in something; to pull toward or draw near.

To say or think that something is caused by or belongs to someone or something else.

To add to something to make it larger, more complete, or more abundant.

To prove or check that something is real and not false or a copy.

To say yes officially. A person in authority gives you permission to do something.

To say yes officially. A person in authority gives you permission to do something.

To keep away from someone or something, or to prevent something bad from occurring.

Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.

To officially say something is not allowed. Authority stops an action or activity.

To officially send someone away from a place as punishment. A government or authority orders them to go…

To put money in a bank account or to conduct business with a bank.

When a dog makes a loud sharp sound; or when a person shouts or speaks roughly.

To exchange one thing for another without using money. You give something and receive something else in return.

to exist as a person, thing, or quality; shows what something is or how it is

to carry or hold something, often something heavy or difficult

To hit something many times, or to defeat someone in a game or contest.

To change and start to be something different; to grow or develop into.

To confuse someone so much they can't think clearly. Often used when someone is tired, drunk, or overwhelmed…

To start something; to make something start; to commence an action or event.

To act in a certain way or show a particular type of conduct.

To think something is true; to have faith in someone or something.

To make something seem less important than it really is. To say that someone's achievement or idea is…

To be part of a group, community, or place; to be owned by someone; to fit in.

To complain about or express unhappiness with a situation or condition.

To get something good from something, or to help someone gain something good.

To harm someone's reputation or to make someone's character look bad by doing something shameful or wrong.

You put money on something you think will happen, hoping to win more money if you are right.

To confuse someone so much that they don't know what to do or understand. When something surprises and…

To use your teeth to cut into something.

to hold someone responsible for something wrong or bad that happened.

To heat water or liquid until it reaches its boiling point and starts to bubble.

To start a business with your own money, not by borrowing or getting investor funding.

Carried, supported, or endured something over time.

To use something that belongs to another person for a period of time, then give it back.

To make someone feel annoyed or to cause them trouble or discomfort.

To roll a ball along the ground in a game to knock down pins or reach a target.

To fight someone using fists as a sport, wearing protective gloves and following rules.

To think of as many ideas as possible with other people, usually quickly and without worrying if the…

To break a promise, contract, or law. Or to break through something like a wall or barrier.

To make something come apart or stop working properly.

To take in and let out air through your nose or mouth.

To carry or deliver something from one place to another person.

To send a TV or radio signal to many people at the same time.

Cook food under a hot heating element in the oven.

To make something by putting pieces or materials together in an organized way.

To grow or develop very quickly and successfully into something bigger.

When something catches fire and is destroyed, or when heat or flames damage something.

When something suddenly breaks open or explodes, or when you break something open forcefully.

To support or prop up something (literal or abstract) to make it stronger. Often used for supporting an…

To give money to get something you want; to purchase something at a store or from someone

To skip over something or go around it instead of dealing with it. Like taking a detour to…

To use math to find an answer by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers.

To reach someone by phone or to shout their name to get their attention.

You have the power or permission to do something. This is about possibility or ability.

You stop something that was going to happen. It was planned, but now it will not occur.

To provide money to start or run a business. When a company is capitalized, it means investors have…

To give up or surrender, usually after agreeing on terms or conditions. It's a formal way of saying…

To hold something in your hands or arms and take it with you to another place.

To make something happen faster or easier without being directly part of the process. Like a chemical catalyst…

To grab something quickly before it falls or escapes.

To decide which group or type something belongs to.

To make something happen because of your actions.

To mark a happy occasion with a party, gathering, or special activity.

To strongly criticize or show you disapprove of what someone did.

To ask someone to try something difficult to see if they can do it.

To make something become different, or to become different yourself.

To describe what someone or something is like by their special qualities.

To set a price that someone must pay for something you provide.

To run after someone or something because you want to catch it.

To make someone act better or be less proud by criticizing or punishing them. To tone down someone's…

Punish or scold someone seriously for doing something wrong. To give someone a harsh telling-off for their misbehavior.

To look at something carefully to see if it works or if something is wrong.

To pick or select something that you want from several possibilities

To find a clever way around a problem or rule instead of dealing with it directly. It's like…

Use someone's words or work as an example or proof.

to say that something is yours or that something happened

To explain something in a way that makes it clear and easy to understand; to remove confusion.

To put things into groups based on what they have in common.

To make something free from dirt or mess by washing or wiping.

To remove things so that a space becomes empty or unblocked.

To push a mouse button or tap a screen to select something.

To go up a mountain, ladder, or other high place using your hands and feet.

To shut or move something so it is no longer open.

When something suddenly falls apart, breaks, or fails, or when a person loses consciousness.

To bring together things from different places and put them together.

To put different things together to make one thing.

To move from where you are to where someone else is.

To turn something into a business that sells products or services to make money.

To promise to do something, or to carry out an action like a crime.

To share information or messages with someone so they understand your thoughts.

To travel to and from work every day, usually by car, bus, train, or bicycle.

To look at two or more things and notice how they are similar or different.

To try hard to win against other people or teams in a game, sport, or contest.

To turn human-written code into a form computers can run.

To tell someone that you are unhappy, annoyed, or upset about something.

To obey a request or follow an instruction. To do what someone asks you to do or what…

To think up or come up with an idea or invention.

To focus your full attention on one thing; to put all your effort into something.

To think about or imagine something in an abstract way. To form an idea or concept about how…

To finish or end something, or to decide something based on facts you have learned.

To create or make something by mixing different things together. Often used when you're inventing a story or…

To agree with someone or something. You have the same opinion as someone else.

To say strongly that something is wrong or bad, or to judge and punish someone officially.

To make something more concentrated, shorter, or tighter. Can mean thickening a liquid or making a text briefer.

Pretend something bad didn't happen or is acceptable, even though you know it's wrong. To silently approve wrongdoing.

To lead, manage, or organize something such as a meeting, experiment, or group of people.

To say yes to something or make sure it is true.

To follow rules and do what society or an organization expects. To behave the same way as most…

To confuse someone greatly or to surprise them. To defeat someone's expectations. Sometimes used as an exclamation meaning…

To make someone not understand something, or to mix up two things.

To join two or more things together so they work or exist as one unit. More formal than…

To join or attach one thing to another, or to establish a relationship between people or things.

To think about something carefully, or to have an opinion or view about someone or something.

To be formed or made up from particular things or parts.

To make someone feel better when they are sad, disappointed, or going through something difficult by showing you…

To join separate things together into one unified whole.

To make or build something from materials or ideas.

To understand or explain something in a particular way. How you interpret what someone means.

To ask an expert for advice or help. Or to look something up in a book, document, or…

To use something up or eat and drink something.

To hold something inside or include it as a part; a box that contains books has books inside…

To make something dirty or poisoned by adding something harmful or dangerous to it. The thing is now…

To spend time thinking carefully about a topic or decision.

To officially challenge or argue against something. You say it is wrong or unfair and try to change…

To keep doing something that you started; to not stop doing an activity.

To become smaller, or to catch a disease or illness from someone else.

To go against or break a law, rule, or principle. More formal and literary than 'violate' or 'breach'.

To give money, help, or ideas to support something or make it better.

To make someone truly believe something is true by giving strong reasons or evidence.

To make something cold or less hot by removing heat.

To work together with someone or a group toward the same goal. Two or more people working as…

When two things are connected and change together. When one goes up, the other goes up or down…

Provide facts or proof that show something claimed or stated is true.

The past form of can, used to say what was possible or allowed in the past.

To say numbers in order, or to find how many of something you have.

To put something on top of something else to hide it or keep it safe.

To break something without it becoming two separate pieces, like a crack in glass or ice.

To make something skillfully and carefully, paying close attention to how it looks and works.

To hit something hard and suddenly with a loud noise, causing damage or breaking.

To make something new that did not exist before.

To say what is wrong with something or someone; to find and point out problems.

To go from one side to the other side of a road, bridge, or line.

To suggest related products that go well with what a customer is already buying.

To have tears come from your eyes when sad or upset.

To grow something deliberately—whether plants or personal qualities like confidence or relationships. It requires time and care.

Use a knife or sharp tool to divide something into pieces.

Move your body to music in a rhythmic way.

To challenge someone or to be brave enough to do something difficult or risky.

To make something worth less or worse in quality. To lower the standard or reputation of something.

To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.

To choose what you will do or think about something after thinking about it.

To figure out the meaning of something written in code or hard to read

To announce something clearly and with authority to others.

To say 'no' politely to something offered. Or to gradually get worse, smaller, or weaker over time.

To figure out what something means when it's written in code or a secret language. To understand or…

To make something lower or smaller in amount or quantity.

To harm someone's reputation by saying or spreading false and damaging things about them.

To show extreme disrespect to something sacred or important. To make something that is pure become dirty or…

To explain clearly what a word or concept means, or to set the boundaries of something.

To refuse to obey, to resist openly, or to stand up against something or someone with courage. It…

To make someone feel bad or worthless. To lower someone's rank or status. To make something worse in…

To postpone or make something happen at a later time than expected.

To give someone else a job or responsibility that you normally do. You stay responsible but they do…

Show the exact outline or describe the detailed boundaries of something clearly.

To take and give something to someone at their home or location.

To completely overwhelm someone with too much of something (requests, information, work); or to soak something completely with…

To ask for something in a strong, firm way that shows you expect to get it.

To treat someone in a way that makes them feel worthless or disrespected. To lower someone's dignity or…

to perform a hands-on showing of something so people understand how it functions

To completely destroy a building or structure by tearing it down. Can also mean to destroy an idea,…

To move someone to a lower job position or rank. The opposite of a promotion; often happens as…

To say negative or insulting things about someone or something in an unfair way to damage their reputation.

To publicly criticize or accuse someone/something, often officially or with authority.

To say firmly that something did not happen, or to refuse to allow or provide something.

To go away from a place; to leave for another location.

To need someone or something to help you, or to trust that someone will do what they promise.

To show or portray something in a picture, painting, film, or written description.

To use up so much of something that there is very little left. The supply gets much smaller.

To strongly disapprove of and regret something considered wrong or unacceptable.

To force a person from another country to leave and go back to their own country. Usually done…

To suddenly remove someone from a position of power or authority, especially a leader, ruler, or official. Usually…

To lose value over time. In business, a way of spreading the cost of equipment or property across…

To make someone feel sad or upset. To bring down someone's mood or emotions in a negative way.

To laugh at someone or something in a cruel or unkind way, showing you think they are stupid…

To get or come from a particular source or origin.

To be worthy of something good or bad because of what you have done or what you are…

To make a detailed plan for how something will look or work before building it.

To wish for something or want it very much.

To completely ruin or damage something so it cannot be fixed or used anymore.

To get worse over time. Something that was okay becomes bad, or bad becomes worse.

To find out what something is, decide something firmly, or make something happen.

To remove a king, queen, or other ruler from power, especially by taking away their throne and royal…

To go a longer way to reach a destination instead of the direct route. Often forced by obstacles,…

To grow and improve, or to create and build something gradually.

To change direction or leave the planned path. To do something different from what is normal or expected.

To think of a new plan or method to solve a problem.

Determine what disease or problem someone has.

To speak out loud so someone can write it down. Or to tell someone what to do in…

To stop breathing and become no longer alive.

To be different from something else in some way.

To push a tool into soil to move earth or make a hole.

Make something smaller or less important; decrease.

To think something is not right or to have a different opinion from someone.

To go away or vanish so you cannot see it anymore.

To make someone sad or unhappy because something is not as good as they expected.

To publicly say that you do not support something, have no connection to it, or were not involved…

To notice or understand something that is difficult to see or that others might miss.

To find or learn about something that exists but was not yet known or seen before.

To notice differences between things. Or unfairly to treat someone worse because of who they are (age, color,…

To talk about something with other people, sharing different views and ideas on the topic.

To untangle something that is twisted up or complicated. To separate things that are all mixed together in…

To use chemicals or other methods to kill harmful germs on surfaces or objects.

To force something out of where it's stuck or lodged. Can be used literally (removing a physical object)…

To take something apart piece by piece. Or to gradually shut down an organization or system in a…

To say negative things about someone or something to make it seem less important or valuable than it…

To push something from its normal place or force someone to leave where they live.

To show or present something so people can see it clearly.

To officially say that someone cannot do something because they don't meet the requirements or have broken a…

To deliberately ignore something or refuse to pay attention to it. You consciously decide that something is not…

To completely change or upset the way an industry works, usually by introducing something new and better.

To spread information widely so that many people know about it. Like sharing news or facts across a…

To openly disagree with something, especially an official decision or common belief. You publicly state your different opinion.

To extract the most important ideas or ingredients from something larger or more complex. Or in science, to…

To see the difference between two things; to tell them apart.

To share or give out something to many people or places.

To bother someone or interrupt what they are doing.

Two paths or things separate and go different ways. Or when two things become more and more different…

To add new products, markets, or services to your business so it doesn't depend on just one thing.

To sell parts of a company or its assets, usually to raise money or to refocus the business.

To split something into smaller parts or to give shares to different people.

To tell a secret or reveal confidential information. Usually something you were not supposed to tell.

To perform or complete an action, task, or activity.

To make something two times as much.

To feel unsure about something; to question if something is true.

To say something is not as important or serious as it really is. To make it seem smaller…

To pull something heavy or with effort, usually along a surface.

End a game or match without a winner; both players or teams have equal points

To consume a beverage by taking it into your mouth and swallowing.

To operate a car, truck, or other vehicle by controlling its direction and speed.

To release something so it falls to the ground or a lower place.

to die because you cannot breathe underwater, or to cover something completely with water

to take water or liquid off something; to stop being wet

To move your head or body down quickly to avoid something.

When something slowly becomes less, smaller, or weaker over time until it nearly disappears.

To get money by working, or to gain something through effort.

To put food in your mouth and swallow it to get energy and nutrition for your body.

To change or correct something written or recorded to make it better.

To teach or give someone knowledge and skills, usually in school or a formal learning setting.

To get someone to share information or feelings by asking good questions or encouraging them to talk.

To cause someone to no longer participate in a competition or game by beating them in a match.

To explain something difficult in a way that makes it easier to understand

To escape from someone in a clever way; to get away when someone is chasing you. Also means…

To make someone feel shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable, usually in public.

To place something firmly inside so it becomes part of something larger. Like pressing a gem into clay…

To represent or express an abstract idea or quality in a concrete or physical way.

To accept something you really want or agree with wholeheartedly. Or, to put your arms around someone and…

To come out or appear, especially from a hidden place. Can also mean to become known or to…

Something becoming visible or developing that wasn't there before.

To move away from your home country to live in a different country for a long time.

To make something seem very important or to draw attention to something in a special way. To say…

To hire someone and pay them to work for your company or organization.

To give someone the power or means to do something.

To include everything or many things within something; to contain or hold within a boundary.

To meet someone or find something by accident or surprise. To come up against a problem or difficulty.

To inspire or motivate someone to try or do something.

To slowly and quietly move into someone else's space or take their rights, usually without asking. Like spreading…

To stop or finish; to reach the last part.

To try hard to do something; to make a serious attempt.

To officially say that you approve of or support something.

To bear or put up with something difficult or painful without giving up. Or, to continue to exist…

To make sure people follow rules or laws by using authority or force if necessary. To punish those…

To make someone interested in something; to get someone's attention

To completely surround and cover something, like fire engulfing a building or darkness engulfing the sky. Can also…

To make something better or more attractive by improving its qualities.

To like and get pleasure from something you do or experience

To help someone understand something important or gain new knowledge and awareness about a complex topic.

To ask questions to get information. British spelling of 'inquire'.

To sign up officially to become a student or participate in a course or program.

Ensure means to make sure that something definitely happens or is true.

Enter means to go into or come inside a place like a room or building.

Entertain means to keep someone amused or give them enjoyment through activities, performances, or conversation.

To wrap something completely so it is fully covered on all sides.

To visualize or imagine a future situation.

To be the best or perfect example of something.

When something becomes bigger, more serious, or more intense, especially in a conflict or disagreement.

To get away or run away from something dangerous or unwanted.

To start something new (a business, rule, or fact) and make it permanent.

To make an educated guess about the size, cost, or number of something.

To escape or get away from something or someone cleverly. To avoid doing something you should do.

To think carefully about how good or important something is.

To make someone remember or feel something; to bring up an emotion or memory in someone's mind. Art,…

To make a problem or disease much worse and more serious.

to look at something very carefully to check or understand it

To go past or beyond something. To be more or greater than a limit or what was expected.

To make someone feel very happy, interested, or eager about something.

To not allow someone or something to be part of something; to keep them out.

To be a perfect example of something. To show something by giving a clear example.

To use up everything completely so nothing is left. Or to make someone very tired and weak.

To show something to the public, usually in a museum or special display where people can come to…

To force someone to leave their country and live somewhere else, usually as a punishment by the government.

to be real and present; to have existence

to leave a place; to go out

to get bigger; to make something larger

To make someone leave their home country, either by force or as part of official policy. Often used…

to think something will happen; to wait for something

To speed something up or make it happen faster than normal. You find ways to complete it sooner.

To force someone to leave a place or organization. Often used for schools, clubs, or countries for breaking…

to give details so someone understands something

to travel around a place or study something carefully to learn more

to uncover something hidden or to let someone experience or know about something

To give a detailed explanation or to discuss something thoroughly

to show or tell someone what you think or feel

To make something bigger, longer, or to cover a greater distance or time.

To praise someone or something very enthusiastically and at great length. More intense than 'praise'—you really express how…

When a country hands over a criminal or suspect to another country where they allegedly committed a crime.

Take information you know and use it to guess or predict what might happen in situations you don't…

to watch or observe something with attention and interest

To make up a lie or false story to deceive someone. Also means to build or manufacture something…

To turn your front body or attention in the direction of someone or something.

To help make something happen more easily or smoothly. When you facilitate a meeting, you help it go…

To not succeed at a task or exam; to stop working properly.

To move down toward the ground, usually by accident.

To make someone feel confused, worried, or less confident about something.

To provide food or nourishment to someone.

To perceive or experience a sensation through your body or emotions.

To use physical force against someone; to struggle or resist against something.

To make something full by adding material or liquid into it.

To record or capture something on video or movie camera.

To pay for or give money to support something.

To locate something that was lost or hidden.

To bring something to an end; to stop working on it because it is done.

To end someone's employment at a company or organization, usually because of poor performance or misconduct.

To be the correct size so something goes into or on another thing.

To make something work again or solve a problem.

to run away quickly because you are afraid or in danger; to escape urgently

To stay on top of water or move slowly through the air.

To grow well and be healthy and successful in life or work.

When something moves smoothly and continuously from one place to another.

To change up and down repeatedly without a clear pattern. Sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes stable.

To travel through the air, as birds and planes do.

To move behind someone because you want to go where they are going.

To say that something is not allowed. To prevent someone from doing something by ordering them not to.

To say what you think will happen based on facts or clues.

To create or build something through hard work and effort. Also means to illegally make fake copies of…

To not remember something you knew before; to lose it from memory.

To stop blaming or being angry at someone for something they did wrong.

To state or express something clearly and in an organized way.

To completely leave or give up someone or something, usually forever. It's more final and emotional than simply…

To make something stronger and harder to attack or damage. Can be used for buildings, people's courage, food…

To foster a child means to take care of them in your home for a time. You can…

To let someone or something go, or to remove restrictions that were keeping them trapped.

To become very cold and hard like ice, or to make something become ice.

to make someone feel angry or disappointed because their plans or efforts fail

Heat food in oil until the outside becomes brown and crispy while cooking inside.

To do what you promised or what is required; to make a wish or dream come true.

To do what something is made for; to work or operate correctly.

To join two things together so completely that they become one unified thing. They blend together and lose…

To get something you did not have before, or to have more of something.

Collect or assemble people or things into a group from different locations.

Produce, create, or cause something to come into existence through a process.

To receive or obtain something; to come to have or own something you want.

To pass something to another person; to provide or hand over.

To move or travel from one place to a different place; to depart or leave a location.

Ate very much; consumed food greedily.

In gardening, to cut a piece from one plant and attach it to another plant so they grow…

To give someone permission or something they ask for, usually officially or formally.

To say hello or welcome to someone when you see them. You can greet people with words, a…

Cook meat or vegetables on a grate with heat below.

To become larger or develop naturally over time.

Promise that something will definitely happen or that a product will work properly.

To try to answer or solve something without knowing for sure; to estimate based on limited information.

To show someone the way by going with them, or to help direct their actions or decisions.

To argue back and forth about price or terms, trying to get a better deal. It can suggest…

To pass something to someone by holding it and giving it to them.

To do what is necessary to manage a situation or problem.

To fix something so it stays suspended in the air, usually from above.

Put to death by hanging with a rope.

Something occurs or takes place, often by chance.

Used with he she or it to show someone owns something

To strongly dislike something or someone. A very strong negative feeling.

To experience or live through something that happens to you.

To go toward a place or in a particular direction; to move as if leading the way.

To receive sound through your ears; to listen and understand words

To protect your money from losing value by making another investment that works opposite to your first one.…

To listen carefully to someone's advice or warning and act on it. To take something seriously.

To do something for someone that makes their task easier or solves their problem.

To pause, delay, or feel unsure before doing something.

To put something where it cannot be seen; to conceal.

To point out or emphasize something so people notice it and think it is important.

To make something harder or slower. To get in the way of something someone is trying to do.

To give someone a job and pay them to do work.

To strike or touch something with force, like hitting a ball or hitting a target.

Collect and keep many items for future use.

To keep something in your hands or arms, like holding a baby or holding a pencil.

Wanting something to happen. Example: hoping for good weather.

Jumping up and down repeatedly on one or both feet.

Hung in past tense or suspended state

To chase and capture an animal, or to search carefully for something.

To do something or go somewhere fast because time is limited.

To cause pain or damage to a person, animal, or your feelings.

To form ideas or thoughts. To engage in brainstorming or creative thinking to come up with new concepts…

To recognize or discover who something is, or to figure out what makes it different or special.

To deliberately not pay attention to someone or something.

To make something bright with light, or to explain something so it becomes clear and understandable.

To make something clearer by using pictures, examples, or demonstrations.

To create a picture or idea in your mind of something that is not real or doesn't exist…

Come to live in a new country as a permanent resident.

To slow down or stop something from happening or moving forward. To get in the way or create…

Put in danger. Threaten to destroy or harm something seriously.

To place something deep inside where it stays fixed. Can mean putting ideas in someone's mind, or surgically…

To make something work or happen by carrying out a plan.

To hint at or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.

To make someone accept or follow something, usually against their will.

To make someone think highly of you by showing good skills or qualities.

To make something better than it was before.

To encourage someone to do something violent, illegal, or harmful. You're actively pushing them to act badly.

To have something as part of something else. Something becomes part of a whole.

To add something in and make it part of something bigger. To blend or mix together into one…

To make something bigger or stronger. To become more in number, size, or amount.

To help a new or early-stage business grow by providing support, resources, and advice through its early development.

To show something in a clear way, often by pointing or giving signs.

When prosecutors officially charge someone with committing a crime, usually based on evidence presented to a grand jury.…

To teach someone to believe something without questioning it. Usually has a negative connotation—the teaching is biased or…

To cause someone or something to have a disease or illness by passing harmful bacteria or viruses to…

Reach a conclusion based on clues or evidence without being told directly.

To slowly and secretly enter a place or group, or to gradually spread through something, often without being…

To make someone or something suffer harm or pain. You inflict damage, injury, or suffering on someone.

To tell someone something; to give someone news or information.

To break a law or violate someone's rights, especially intellectual property rights or personal freedoms. To do something…

To make something so familiar and permanent in someone's mind or behavior that it becomes part of their…

To stop something or make it slower; to prevent something from happening or developing fully.

To start something; to begin a new process or project. Often means being the first person to start…

To hurt someone's body or cause them physical pain or damage.

Ask questions to get information or details from someone.

To say firmly and repeatedly that something must happen or is true; to refuse to accept no for…

To place equipment or programs into a position where they can be used; to set something up.

To start or cause something to happen, usually something deliberate or planned. You are the one who gets…

To teach someone how to do something, or to tell someone what they must do.

Buy insurance to protect yourself or property in case of accidents or damage.

To bring different parts together to make one complete whole or system.

To plan or decide that you will do something; to have something as your goal.

To explain what something means, especially something unclear, foreign, or complex.

To stop someone while they are talking or doing something before they finish.

To ask someone formal questions in order to learn about them or evaluate them.

To tell two people each other's names and help them meet for the first time.

To flood or overwhelm someone with so many things that they cannot handle them all. Can mean actual…

To create or make something new that has never been made or existed before.

To spend money on something hoping to get more money back in the future.

To look carefully into something to find out what happened or how it works.

To ask someone to come to a party, event, or to do something with you.

To make someone take part in something, or to make something a part of your plans.

To flatten wrinkles in clothes using a hot tool called an iron.

The word used with 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun to show that someone or something exists…

To give out or provide something officially to the public or to a group.

To list things one by one with details. In taxes, to list all your deductible expenses separately instead…

To push or hit something suddenly and quickly with a finger or fist

To push or squeeze something tightly into a narrow space or to make something stuck.

To make fun of someone or laugh at them in a mean way

Put something in danger. Create a risk that it might be lost or damaged.

To throw something away or get rid of it, especially from a ship or aircraft

To connect things together or to become part of a group or activity.

To shake someone suddenly, or to shock or surprise them

To push or shove someone, usually in a crowd

To write something quickly and briefly

To judge means to make an opinion about someone or something, often deciding if it is good or…

To keep several things in the air at the same time, or to manage many things together

To mix things up in a messy or confused way

To push up into the air with your legs and come back down; to leap.

Put two different things next to each other on purpose to show how different they are or to…

To have something and not lose it or give it to someone else; to hold onto something.

To hit something with your foot by moving your leg quickly and powerfully.

To cause death; to end someone or something's life.

To start a fire; or to awaken feelings or interest in someone

Press and push dough with your hands to make bread, pizza, or pastry.

To go down and rest your weight on your knees, often as a sign of respect or prayer.

To make clothes or blankets from wool using two needles; or to join things closely

To tap or hit something, usually a door, to get someone's attention.

To understand or have information about something; to be familiar with someone or a place.

To behave in an overly submissive or obedient way towards someone; to show excessive respect

Attached a label to something; put a name or description on something.

The British spelling of the past tense of label, meaning to mark something with a name, sticker, or…

Put something down on a surface; past form of 'lay'.

Strongly criticize and attack someone verbally. To scold or rebuke them very harshly in public.

To say that you are very sad or sorry about a loss or mistake.

To become weak or listless; to suffer from neglect or longing; to waste away or fade slowly.

To continue to exist or work; to stay the same without changing or breaking.

To praise someone or something a lot and show that you think they are very good. Usually done…

To make happy sounds and face movements when something is funny.

To officially start or begin something new, like a product, project, or rocket.

To put something down flat on a surface; to place something or someone in a lying position.

The act of putting something down flat. Example: laying eggs, laying bricks.

When water slowly passes through soil or another substance and carries minerals or chemicals with it.

To show someone where to go, or to be in charge of a group or activity.

To bend your body or tilt something so it's no longer straight up and down.

When you bent your body at an angle, not standing straight.

to move through the air suddenly and forcefully from one place to another

To gain knowledge or develop a skill by studying or practicing.

Gained knowledge or developed a skill; American English past form.

to gain knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught. British English form.

To go away from a place; to depart or exit somewhere you have been.

He, she, or it departs or goes away from a place; present tense form used with singular subjects.

When you showed someone the way or guided them to go somewhere.

Went away from a place; stopped being in a place or situation.

To give something to someone for a short time, expecting them to give it back.

When you allowed someone to use your thing for a while before getting it back.

To make something less strong or smaller than before.

To allow or permit someone to do something; to say yes to what someone wants to do.

To use something you have to get more advantage or better results.

To write or publish false bad things about someone that damage their reputation. This is the written version…

To say something false or untrue; to tell an untruth on purpose.

To pick something up or raise it higher; to move something upward.

To start a fire or make a place bright by turning on a light.

To think that someone or something is nice or good; to enjoy something.

To write down or say the names or items of something in order, one by one.

To pay close attention to sounds or to what someone is saying.

To sue someone or be sued in court; to settle a dispute through the legal system rather than…

To be alive; to have your home or exist in a specific place.

To put things into or onto something, like loading cargo onto a truck or cargo into a container.

To find where something is; to discover the location or position of something.

To want something very much or to miss someone very much.

To turn your eyes to see someone or something; to watch or observe by using your eyes.

To not be able to find something anymore, or to stop having something that you once had.

Love means to have strong feelings of affection for a person, animal, or thing that you care about…

To move something down or make it less high; to reduce how high or far up something is.

Two meanings: being flat/horizontal, or telling an untruth.

To keep something working well or to continue doing something regularly.

To build, create, or produce something new by putting materials together.

To say bad or cruel things about someone, usually behind their back. Similar to slander and libel but…

To control or organize something or someone. If you manage a store, you run it and make decisions…

To officially order or require something to happen. A government or authority mandates something when they make it…

To place food in a special seasoned liquid to make it taste better and more tender before you…

To put a visible line or sign on something using a pen, pencil, or similar tool.

To join with another person in the official relationship of marriage; to become husband and wife.

To make something in very large numbers using machines and factories, rather than making it slowly by hand.

Used to say something is possible or to ask for permission politely.

To show or express what something refers to or stands for.

To determine how big, long, or much something is.

To get involved in someone else's business when they don't ask you to.

To step in as a neutral person and help two sides that disagree find a solution both can…

To be in the same place with another person at the same time.

To talk about or bring up something in conversation, usually briefly and without much detail.

To join two sets of code changes together so they work as one piece.

Shows that something is possibly true or allowed to happen.

To move from one place to another place, often to find work or better conditions. Many animals also…

To follow instructions or be careful about something specific.

To fail to hit something or to not be present when something happens.

Did not catch, hit, or reach someone or something that was aimed at.

to think someone or something is a different person or thing

Make something less bad or serious; reduce the negative impact.

To put different things together to make one thing.

Laugh at someone or make fun of them in a mean way. Treat them without respect.

To make small changes to something without completely replacing it.

To make someone less angry or upset by doing or saying something that satisfies them.

To find a way to make money from something that didn't make money before, like turning a free…

To go from one place to another or to make something go.

To confuse someone or to mix things up in a messy way. When things get mixed together in…

Need to do something because it is necessary or required.

To prevent someone from speaking or expressing opinions, often by force or control. Can literally mean to put…

To officially make someone a citizen of a country when they were born in a different country.

To have to have something; to want or require.

To not take care of something or someone that needs your attention. You ignore it or don't do…

To talk and bargain with someone to make a deal or agreement that works for both sides.

To move your head up and down quickly to say yes or show you understand.

To see or pay attention to something important.

To see or pay attention to something.

To make something legally invalid or no longer binding. To cancel the force or effect of something, especially…

To take care of something and help it grow stronger and better. To encourage development and give support.

To deliberately make something confusing or hard to understand on purpose. Often used when someone hides the truth…

To watch and notice something carefully.

To block something or prevent it from moving forward. Like putting something in the way.

To get or receive something that you want or need.

To live in a place or to take up someone's time or thoughts.

When something happens at a particular time.

Give or propose something to someone; ask if they want it.

When a company moves its work or factory to another country, usually to save money or find new…

To help a new employee learn how the company works, meet the team, and get ready to do…

To make something not closed so you can pass through or see inside.

To make something work or function; to use or run a machine or device.

To disagree with something; to try to stop or prevent something from happening.

To make something work as well as possible by improving it. You optimize processes, costs, or performance to…

To ask for something to be brought or sent to you.

To arrange things neatly, or to create a team or plan.

To swing or move back and forth in a regular pattern, like a pendulum. Can also mean to…

To deliberately leave someone out or push them away from a group because they are not accepted or…

To force someone to leave their job or position of power. Usually used for leaders, politicians, or officials.

To hire someone outside your company to do work instead of doing it yourself. Many companies outsource tasks…

To succeed in handling something hard or beat a problem.

To do something too much or work too hard beyond what is necessary.

To completely check something, fix what is broken, and make it work much better. To renovate or completely…

To not notice something by accident, or to purposely choose to ignore it. You miss it or let…

to be responsible for checking that work is done correctly and properly managing people or tasks

To remove a leader or government from power, usually by force or revolution. Can also mean to knock…

To be completely covered or buried by something; or to have such strong feelings that you cannot handle…

You owe money or thanks when someone gave you something you must give back.

To have something that belongs to you.

To put items into a bag or box.

To cover a wall or object with paint using a brush; to draw or create a picture with…

to become suddenly very frightened and lose control of your actions

To say or write the same thing but using different words. You keep the meaning the same but…

To move from one side to the other of a person or place; to go past something.

Moved or went by something; finished or completed something.

Give money to buy or for a service.

To punish someone or put them at a disadvantage for breaking rules or doing something wrong. To apply…

To punish someone or put them at a disadvantage for breaking rules or doing something wrong. To apply…

To go through or into something, either physically or by understanding it deeply. Can mean to pierce, break…

Do something; act in front of people.

To slowly spread through something, getting into all parts of it. Like a smell spreading throughout a room,…

To make something continue or last longer without it naturally ending.

To confuse someone deeply. When something is so complicated or strange that you don't know what to do…

To hurt, threaten, or treat badly people because of who they are or what they believe.

To keep trying hard even when something is very difficult.

To keep doing something even when it is difficult or others say to stop.

To make someone agree to do something or believe something by talking to them.

To touch an animal gently and softly with your hand to show love.

To select or decide which one you want from several choices.

To change your business plan or strategy when the current one isn't working.

To make someone feel less angry or upset by being nice to them or giving them something they…

To put something somewhere specific, like on a table or in a room.

Put seeds in the ground so they grow into plants.

To do something fun or entertaining, like a game or sport.

Drop suddenly and quickly, usually referring to quantities or objects falling fast.

Jump or move down quickly into water or into a new situation with decisiveness.

To show where something is by extending your finger or hand toward it.

To make the air, water, or land dirty and dangerous by putting harmful things into it. The environment…

To break something by pressing it or to make a sudden, sharp sound, usually by explosion or rupture.

To look at and read something very carefully and seriously for a long time.

To stand or sit in a particular way for a photo, or to create a difficulty

To own something or have it with you. Having something that belongs to you.

To let liquid flow out of a container.

To say good things about someone to show you like or approve of them.

To talk to God or higher power, usually to ask for help or say thank you.

Be before something in time or order.

To make something happen all at once. When you do something that causes a sudden change or event.

To make it impossible for something to happen. It stops something before it can occur.

To say what you think will happen in the future.

To like one thing more than another thing.

To make something ready before you use it or need it.

When a doctor tells you to take specific medicine. Or when rules or laws officially say you must…

To show or give something officially to a group of people.

To keep something safe and in good condition for the future.

To push down on something with your hand or apply steady force to it.

To think or suppose something is true without having complete proof. You assume based on what seems likely.

To act or behave as though something is real or true when it is not.

To keep something bad from happening. To stop something before it occurs.

To make a copy of words or pictures on paper with a printer or similar tool.

Keep going or start doing something.

To treat or handle something using a series of actions.

To create or make something, especially in factories or farms.

To officially say that something is not allowed. A person in power prevents an action.

To predict what will happen in the future, or to show a picture on a wall or screen.

To grow in number very quickly by reproducing or spreading widely.

To say that you will certainly do something or that something will happen.

To give someone a better job or higher position; or to advertise and encourage people to buy or…

To spread something around so more people know about it. Or for plants and animals, to have babies…

Suggest something that needs to be done.

To officially say something is not allowed. The law or authorities ban it. You cannot do it.

To take someone to court because they broke the law; to charge someone officially.

Keep someone or something safe.

To show evidence that something is true or correct.

To give or supply something that someone needs or wants.

To deliberately annoy or anger someone. Or, to cause a reaction or strong feeling to happen. You can…

To release or distribute written work like books or articles so people can read them.

To move something toward you by holding and dragging it.

To strike hard with your closed hand.

To give a penalty to someone for doing something wrong.

To remove bad or unwanted things from something to make it clean and pure. Often used for water,…

To chase or follow someone or something; to try to catch or reach it.

To use your hand or body to move something or someone away from you.

To move something to a specific place or position where it stays.

To drink something in large amounts, usually with pleasure or enthusiasm

To shake or shiver, usually because of fear or cold

To succeed in meeting the requirements to advance to the next round or level of a competition.

To measure something and express it as a number or amount

To officially cancel or overturn a decision, especially in court. To end something completely and forcefully.

To shake or waver, usually when speaking or singing

To stop something forcefully, especially violence or unrest. To calm or soothe. To end a conflict or disturbance.

To satisfy a strong thirst by drinking. Or to put out a fire or stop it burning. In…

To argue about small or unimportant details

To make something go faster or happen more quickly

To stop doing something or leave a place, usually for good.

To shake slightly with quick, small movements

To repeat someone's exact words in speaking or writing.

Lift something up from a lower to higher place.

To officially approve and sign something. Once ratified, it becomes a legally binding agreement.

To stretch out your hand or arm to get something that is far from you.

To do or say something as a response to what someone else does or says.

To look at written words or text and understand what they say.

To say something again firmly, to make sure people believe it is still true and important.

To suddenly understand or become aware of something important.

To change a company's name, logo, or image to create a new identity.

To say no to someone in a sharp or rude way. You reject their offer or advance without…

To tell someone firmly and clearly that what they did was wrong; to give them a serious, disapproving…

To respond to an argument with reasons or evidence that show it is wrong or unclear.

To take back or admit that something you said before was wrong. To officially say you no longer…

To get something that is given or sent to you.

To take back something that belongs to you or that was taken from you. To claim it as…

To see someone or something and know who or what they are because you have seen them before.

To tell someone about something you think is good and suggest they should try or use it.

To check that two sets of financial records (like bank statements and company books) match and balance each…

To build or create something again after it has been broken or destroyed. Often used when piecing together…

To get better after being ill, hurt, or having problems; to return to normal condition.

To find and hire new people for a job or organization. The company recruits engineers; the army recruits…

To make something smaller or less; to decrease the amount or level of something.

To talk about something or point to it; to mention or direct attention to something.

To improve something by making small changes and removing flaws. To make it more elegant and better quality.

To think deeply about something, or when light bounces back from a surface.

To say you will not do something or will not take something.

To show with evidence that something someone said is false or wrong.

To think of someone as something, or to look at something.

Put your name on a list, usually officially.

Feel sad or sorry that you did something.

To control or manage something by making rules, or to adjust something to a certain level.

To fix something or someone back to working properly. To help someone get their life back together after…

To be the king, queen, or ruler of a country or region.

To pull back on the straps (reins) to control and slow down a horse.

To make something stronger or better by adding more help, support, or resources to it.

To give something or someone fresh energy and strength again. To make something stronger and more active after…

To say no to something or refuse to accept or use it.

To make something or someone look or feel young and fresh again. To remove signs of aging and…

To show how things are connected, or to understand and connect with someone.

To rest and become calm, not worrying or working hard.

To make something uncomfortable or difficult become better or easier. Or to take responsibility away from someone.

To let go of something you own or control on purpose. You choose to give it up completely.

To move from one place to another. Commonly used for people moving homes, employees changing offices, or businesses…

Need someone or something to help you or depend on them.

Stay in one place or keep being the same.

Think of something again that happened before.

Help someone remember something.

Take something away from where it is.

To break a promise or fail to do what you said you would do. To go back on…

Pay to use something for a short time.

To change how something is organized or arranged. You might reorganize a department, office space, or work schedule…

To fix something that is broken so it works again.

To bring someone back to their home country, especially after they've been away due to war, prison, or…

To do or say something one more time.

To use a new thing instead of an old one.

To fill something back up or add new supplies so it is full or complete again. To restore…

To give an answer when someone asks you something.

To show what something is, or to act for someone else, or to be a symbol of something.

To tell someone formally that they did something wrong and express disapproval.

To officially refuse to accept or acknowledge something you previously agreed to or were responsible for.

To need something or demand that something must be done.

To save someone from danger or a bad situation. When you help someone in trouble.

To study something carefully to learn new facts about it.

Keep something saved or set apart for later, not using it now.

Push back against something you don't want; refuse to do it.

Fix a problem or make a strong decision to do something.

To admire someone and treat them well because of their qualities.

To answer or react to someone or something.

To stop doing something and relax your body or mind.

To fix or repair something so it is like new or returns to its original condition.

To limit or control access to something, or to keep someone from doing what they want.

To change how something is organized or arranged. You take it apart and put it back together in…

To bring something that was dead or forgotten back to life or use. To bring back an old…

To bring someone back to life or consciousness, especially after they have stopped breathing or their heart has…

To keep something you own or possess.

To get something back that you lost or that was stored somewhere. To bring it back to you.

To go back somewhere you were before. To come home or to a previous location.

To make something old look new and better. To update or redesign something to make it more attractive…

To show or tell something that was kept secret. To uncover information or truth.

To look at something again and think about it carefully. To check over material for a test.

To speak to or about someone in an abusive, angry, and contemptuous way; to hurl insults and harsh…

To give something new life or energy. To make something active and successful again when it has become…

To make something that was dying, weak, or boring come back to life with energy and strength. To…

To bring something back to life or make it active again. To help someone wake up or feel…

To officially cancel or take back something that was given before, such as a license, permission, or right.…

To move a video, audio, or film backward to replay an earlier section; to go back in time…

To remove or get away from something bad or unwanted. Usually used with 'get rid of'.

To sit on a horse, bike, motorcycle, or in a vehicle and travel from one place to another.

To make fun of someone or something in a mean way. To laugh at or mock someone with…

To go up or get up from where you are sitting or lying down.

Cook food in an oven using heat.

To steal money or things from someone, often using force or weapons.

To move gently back and forth, usually in a chair or cradle.

Traveled on something like a bike or horse in the past.

To turn something round and round, or to move by turning; like a ball rolling down a hill.

Move something against a surface with pressure and repeated motion.

To go fast using your legs, with brief moments where neither foot touches the ground.

To go or do something very fast because you are in a hurry or worried about time.

To protect or defend something important from being damaged, lost, or harmed. To keep it safe.

To move across water in a boat, often using the wind to push the sails forward.

To save something valuable from being ruined or lost. To rescue or recover something important before it's too…

To officially allow something. OR to punish someone by restricting trade or taking other official action.

To clean something thoroughly and make it hygienic; to remove germs and dirt.

To satisfy someone's appetite or desire so completely that they don't want more. To fill completely until satisfied.

Give someone what they want or need.

To make something completely wet by soaking it; or to fill something so completely that it cannot hold…

Put something away so you can use it later, or keep someone from danger.

Use your voice to speak or tell words.

Reject or criticize something in a rude, contemptuous way. Express strong disbelief or scorn about an idea.

To rub or drag something sharp across a surface, causing a mark or damage.

To shout very loudly in a high-pitched voice.

To look at or examine something very carefully to find problems or get details.

To look hard to find something that is lost or hidden.

To encounter or have a meeting with someone face-to-face.

Use your eyes to view or look at something.

Understand an idea or situation; to comprehend.

To look for or try to find someone or something.

To look like or appear to be something, based on what you see or hear.

The third form of the verb see, used with have/has/had in perfect tenses.

When he/she/it perceives something by looking; the -s form for present tense.

To decide which one you want from several choices.

Give something to someone and receive payment in return.

Make something travel from one place to another person.

Past form of send — you sent a message means you made it go to someone.

To give or provide something to someone, usually food, drink, or help.

To put something down or arrange it in a specific place or way.

To put something in place so it is ready, or to start organising a new project, business, or…