37 Verbs That Start With "B"

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

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

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 carry or deliver something from one place to another person.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Cook food under a hot heating element in the oven.

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 and not return.

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

To make something seem less important than it really is. To say that someone's achievement or idea is not very good or valuable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To skip over something or go around it instead of dealing with it. Like taking a detour to avoid traffic or skipping steps in a process.

To confuse someone so much they can't think clearly. Often used when someone is tired, drunk, or overwhelmed and their mind gets confused.

To confuse someone so much that they don't know what to do or understand. When something surprises and confuses you at the same time.