72 Verbs That Start With "E"

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

To like and get pleasure from something you do or experience

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

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

to be real and present; to have existence

to leave a place; to go out

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

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.

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

To give someone the power or means to do something.

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

To officially say that you approve of or support something.

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

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

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

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

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 think carefully about how good or important something is.

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

to look at something very carefully to check or understand it

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 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 see it

to get bigger; to make something larger

to think something will happen; to wait for something

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

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 be hard to catch or understand.

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 or making something a permanent part of a system.

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 hold them.

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

To make something seem very important or to draw attention to something in a special way. To say or show that something matters a lot.

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 into territory that isn't yours.

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

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

To completely surround and cover something, like fire engulfing a building or darkness engulfing the sky. Can also mean getting completely caught up in something emotionally or mentally.

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

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

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

To make someone remember or feel something; to bring up an emotion or memory in someone's mind. Art, music, or words can evoke feelings.

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

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

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

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

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 rules.

To give a detailed explanation or to discuss something thoroughly

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 know about yet.

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