38 Verbs That Start With "T"
38 curated verbs that start with "T".
Below are 38 verbs that start with "T" 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 That Start With "T" (Top 1k)
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Talk /tɔːk/verb A1
To say words and have a conversation with someone.
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Taught /tɔːt/verb A1
The past form of teach; you taught a class means you gave instruction.
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Thank /θæŋk/verb A1
To tell someone you are happy and grateful for what they did for you.
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Think /θɪŋk/verb A1
Use your brain to figure something out or form an idea.
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Try /traɪ/verb A1
Attempt to do something.
Less Common Verbs That Start With "T" (Top 5k+)
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Take /teɪkɪŋ/verb A1
To grab, hold, or pick something up with your hands.
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Teach /tiːtʃ/verb A1
To help someone learn something new.
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Tell /tɛl/verb A1
Give information or speak words to a person.
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Tend /tɛnd/verb B1
Usually happen or be likely to do something.
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Throw /θroʊ/verb A1
To move an object quickly through the air by pushing it with your hand.
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Touch /tʌtʃ/verb A1
To put your hand on something.
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Transfer /trænzˈfɝ/verb A2
Take or move someone or something to a different location or position.
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Traveling /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/verb A1
Going from place to place; taking a trip or journey.
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Travelling /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/verb A1
The British spelling of the present participle of travel, meaning moving from one place to another on a journey.
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Treat /triːt/verb A2
Act or behave in a certain way toward a person or thing.
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Trust /trʌst/verb A1
Feel confident someone will do the right thing.
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Twist /twɪst/verb A2
To turn something round and round, often using your hands or force.
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Type /taɪp/verb A1
To press keys on a keyboard to write words or messages.
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Teem /tiːm/verb B1
To have very many people, animals, or things in a place or area.
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Terminate /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/verb B2
To end something; to fire or stop working with an employee.
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Threaten /ˈθrɛtən/verb A2
To threaten means to tell someone you will hurt them or something bad might happen.
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Threw /θruː/verb A1
The past tense form when you toss or fling an object with your hand.
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Thrown /θroʊn/verb A1
The form of throw used after have or be to describe completed actions with perfect or passive meaning.
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Tied /taɪd/verb A1
Connected or fastened two things together using string, rope, or by making a knot.
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Tow /toʊ/verb B1
When you tow, you pull something heavy using a rope or chain, often with a truck or boat.
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Transcend /trænˈsend/verb C1
To go beyond normal limits. To surpass what is usually possible or known. To break through barriers that normally confine something.
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Travel /ˈtrævəl/verb A1
Go on a journey to a different location for work or fun.
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Tarnish /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/verb C1
To make something less shiny, valuable, or respected. To damage the reputation or quality of someone or something.
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Thrive /θraɪv/verb C1
To grow and do well in a place or situation, especially when conditions are good.
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Thwart /θwɔːrt/verb C2
To stop someone from achieving their goal or completing their plan. To ruin their attempt.
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Topple /ˈtɑːpəl/verb C1
When something or someone falls over because they lose balance. Also used metaphorically when a leader or government loses power suddenly.
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Trace /treɪs/verb B2
To find something by looking carefully or following clues. Like detective work to discover where something came from or what happened.
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Transcribe /trænˈskraɪb/verb C1
To write down exactly what someone said or what you heard. To put speech, recordings, or notes into written words on paper or computer.
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Transform /trænzˈfɔrm/verb B1
Make something become completely different in how it looks or works.
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Translate /trænzˈleɪt/verb B1
Change words from one language to another keeping the meaning.
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Transplant /trænzˈplɑːnt/verb C1
To move a living plant to a different location or soil. Or in medicine, to surgically move an organ (like a heart or kidney) from one person to another person's body.
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Trespass /ˈtrespəs/verb C1
To go onto someone else's land or into their property without permission. Can also mean breaking a law or doing something morally wrong.
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Trivialise /ˈtrɪviəlaɪz/verb C1
To make something seem unimportant when it really matters. You downplay how serious or significant something is.
How to Use Verbs That Start With "T"
Verbs that start with "T" 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 That Start With "T"
The British spelling of the present participle of travel, meaning moving from one place to another on a journey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verbs That Start With "T"
- How many verbs that start with "T"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 38 verbs that start with "T", each with a definition, IPA, CEFR level, and example sentences. The list grows as new entries are reviewed.
- What are the most common verbs that start with "T"?
- Some of the most frequent verbs that start with "T" include TALK, TAUGHT, THANK, THINK, TRY. These appear in everyday English and are useful for both beginners (A1-A2) and intermediate learners.
- 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 that start with "T"?
- The longest verb that start with "T" in our dictionary is "TRAVELLING" (10 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.