126 Verbs That Start With "S"

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

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

To look for or try to find someone or something.

Give something to someone and receive payment in return.

Make something travel from one place to another person.

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

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

To move something quickly back and forth or up and down; to tremble or vibrate.

To give part of what you have to someone else, or to use something together with other people.

to naturally drop or release something your body no longer needs

To launch something from a weapon; or to capture images with a camera.

To speak in a very loud voice so everyone hears you.

To close something by pushing or moving it so nothing can enter.

To enter your details to access an account you already have.

To officially join or register for something, like a website, class, or newsletter.

To make music with your voice; to perform songs.

Go down into water or move downward.

To rest with your eyes closed at night or during the day.

Move quickly and smoothly on ice or a wet floor.

Slide accidentally or move quietly and secretly.

Use your nose to detect odor.

To find a way to fix or answer something.

To say words; to talk to someone using language.

To say or write the letters that make up a word.

To pay money for something or use your time doing something.

Cut or divide something into separate pieces or portions.

Push a knife or sharp object into something quickly.

To have your body in an upright position.

To look at something or someone for a long time without blinking or looking away.

To remain in one place or condition without leaving.

To take something that is not yours without asking or paying.

To move liquid or powder round with a spoon.

When something stops, it no longer moves or continues doing what it was doing.

to take long purposeful steps forward while walking or moving with steady motion

To feel pain, sadness, or difficulty.

To move across water by moving your arms and legs.

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

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 any more. In business, it means there is so much of a product available that no more can be sold.

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 hard to find something that is lost or hidden.

To decide which one you want from several choices.

Get comfortable; make an agreement to end a dispute.

to use a needle and thread to connect pieces of cloth or fix torn material

Past form of shine — the sun shone means it gave off light and was bright.

Breathe out slowly and make a sound, showing tiredness or sadness.

To mean something, or to show that something is true or important.

Heat food slowly so small bubbles appear on the surface without vigorous boiling.

To put someone or something to death through force or violence; to destroy an enemy in battle or conflict.

To go somewhere quietly and carefully so that people do not notice you; to do something without letting others know.

To move up into the air and fly high, like a bird gliding on wind currents.

To say exactly what you want or need; to give clear and detailed information.

To take big financial risks hoping to make quick money from price changes, rather than investing carefully for the long term.

To cover a larger space or reach more places with something.

When something gives off a very bad odor that you can smell

To make something simpler, faster, and more efficient by removing what slows it down or doesn't help.

Make something stronger or more powerful.

Make something longer or wider, or extend your arms and legs.

Hit something hard, or when a worker stops working to protest.

To try very hard with strong determination to achieve a goal.

To try very hard to do something that is difficult.

To give or send something officially to someone in charge for them to look at.

To reach your goal or do what you tried to do; to do well at something.

To be enough for what is needed. When something meets the requirements without anything extra.

To tell someone an idea or ask if something might be good for them.

To give or provide what is needed for a person, group, or system.

To help someone or something; to give encouragement or assistance.

To think or believe something is probably true, even without complete proof.

To be around something on every side.

To look at something completely to understand it all, or to ask people questions to learn what they think.

To stay alive when facing danger or difficult situations.

To think or believe something is true when you are not sure about it.

To keep something going or support something so it continues.

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

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.

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

To refuse to do something you should do or are expected to do. To try to get out of work or responsibility.

To keep away from someone or something on purpose; to deliberately avoid being near them.

To cleverly avoid dealing with something directly, like dodging a difficult question or avoiding a difficult conversation. It's like stepping aside when someone walks toward you.

To say untrue bad things about someone that damage what people think of them. The false claims are spoken, not written.

To make something stronger and more certain; to turn something into a solid shape or firm agreement.

To spend a lot of money on something you want but don't need, usually something special or fancy.

To refuse something angrily or with strong disrespect; to push away because you think it's not good enough.

To stop making progress or improving; to stay in the same inactive state without change or growth.

To kill all germs and microbes on something; to make it completely germ-free.

To stop something from growing or being expressed. To suppress freedom, creativity, or development. Can also mean to suffocate or make someone unable to breathe.

To insist on something as a requirement or condition in a deal or agreement. When you stipulate something, you say it must be included or done.

To defeat or control someone or something, especially using force. Also, to calm down a strong feeling or emotion.

To rent out part or all of a property that you are renting from someone else. You are responsible to the landlord, but you collect rent from your renter.

Back up a claim with solid facts, proof, or specific examples.

Deliberately work to weaken or destroy an established power, system, or set of values.

To stop resisting something or to die from a disease or injury. It can also mean to finally give in to pressure or temptation after trying to resist.

To take someone to court because you believe they harmed you or owe you money. It's a civil case, not a criminal one. You are seeking compensation or damages.

To make something pure or clean become dirty or impure, either physically or in terms of reputation and honour.

To write or say the main ideas of something in a much shorter way. You leave out details but keep the key points.

To take the place of someone by pushing them out, often through clever or forceful means.

To stop something from happening or being shown, often by force or control. To keep something hidden or under control.

To be better than something or someone. To do more than expected. To exceed what was thought possible.

To give up completely and stop fighting or resisting. To hand over control or yourself to someone else.

To flood something with water or mud; or to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot handle it all. Too much to deal with at once.

To exchange one thing for another quickly and simply. You give something and someone else gives you something in return.

To suddenly turn sharply, usually to avoid hitting something. More sudden and dramatic than 'veer'.

To copy and update information so that it is the same on all your devices. For example, if you save a photo on your phone, it syncs to your computer and cloud storage so you can access it everywhere.

To create a short version of a longer text or speech, keeping only the most important ideas.

To bring together different pieces or ideas and combine them to make something new and complete. Often used in academic writing and science.

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

Show contempt or scorn through your facial expression or tone of voice. Smile or speak in a mean, superior way.