15 Verbs Containing "IR"
15 curated verbs containing "IR".
Below are 15 verbs containing "IR" in our curated English dictionary. Each entry includes a learner-friendly definition, IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level, and example sentences. Words are sorted by frequency — the most common first. Click any word to view its full dictionary entry with synonyms, collocations, and common mistakes.
Most Common Verbs Containing "IR" (Top 1k)
No top-1k frequency verbs match this combination yet.
Less Common Verbs Containing "IR" (Top 5k+)
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Fire /ˈfaɪər/verb A2
To end someone's employment at a company or organization, usually because of poor performance or misconduct.
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Hire /ˈhaɪər/verb A2
To give someone a job and pay them to do work.
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Inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪr/verb B1
Ask questions to get information or details from someone.
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Iron /ˈaɪən/verb A1
To flatten wrinkles in clothes using a hot tool called an iron.
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Stir /stɝ/verb A2
To move liquid or powder round with a spoon.
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Acquire /əˈkwaɪər/verb B1
To get or obtain something that you did not have before.
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Confirm /kənˈfɜːm/verb B1
To say yes to something or make sure it is true.
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Desire /dɪˈzaɪər/verb B2
To wish for something or want it very much.
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Enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪər/verb B1
To ask questions to get information. British spelling of 'inquire'.
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Repair /rɪˈpeər/verb A1
To fix something that is broken so it works again.
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Require /rɪˈkwaɪr/verb B2
To need something or demand that something must be done.
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Besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/verb C2
To harm someone's reputation or to make someone's character look bad by doing something shameful or wrong.
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Circumvent /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/verb C2
To find a clever way around a problem or rule instead of dealing with it directly. It's like finding a back door when the front door is blocked.
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Reaffirm /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/verb C1
To say something again firmly, to make sure people believe it is still true and important.
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Shirk /ʃɜːrk/verb C2
To refuse to do something you should do or are expected to do. To try to get out of work or responsibility.
How to Use Verbs Containing "IR"
Verbs containing "IR" carry the action of a sentence. For each verb, check the dictionary entry to learn its conjugation pattern — most English verbs are regular (add "-ed" for past tense), but some are irregular and must be memorised individually. Pair the verb with the right tense for the situation: present simple for habits and facts, past simple for completed actions, present perfect for life experience, and present continuous for actions happening now.
Longest Verb Containing "IR"
To find a clever way around a problem or rule instead of dealing with it directly. It's like finding a back door when the front door is blocked.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verbs Containing "IR"
- How many verbs containing "IR"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 15 verbs containing "IR", each with a definition, IPA, CEFR level, and example sentences. The list grows as new entries are reviewed.
- What are the most common verbs containing "IR"?
- Our dictionary does not yet list common Top-1k verbs containing "IR". Browse the full list above for available entries.
- What is verb?
- A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Verbs change form to indicate tense, person, and number.
- What is the longest verb containing "IR"?
- The longest verb containing "IR" in our dictionary is "CIRCUMVENT" (10 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.