Verb Library

To exist or live.

To possess, own, or hold.

To perform an action or task.

To utter words to convey information.

To move from one place to another.

To receive, obtain, or become.

To create or produce something.

To have knowledge or information about something.

To have a particular opinion, belief, or idea.

To perceive with the eyes.

To move or travel toward or into a place.

To lay hold of something with one's hands; reach for and hold.

To have a desire to possess or do something; wish for.

To direct one's gaze toward someone or something.

To take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing a purpose.

To discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly.

To freely transfer the possession of something to someone.

To communicate information, facts, or news to someone.

To be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose.

To cry out (a word or words).

To make an attempt or effort to do something.

To say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.

To require (something) because it is essential or very important.

To experience an emotion or sensation.

To begin to be.

To go away from.

To move to or place in a particular position.

To intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (a particular thing or notion); signify.

To have or retain possession of.

To not prevent or forbid; allow.

To start; perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).

To give the impression or sensation of being something or having a particular quality.

To make it easier for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

To speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.

To move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point.

To begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space.

To allow or cause to be visible.

To perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something).

To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

To move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.

To go in a specified direction or manner; change position.

To remain alive.

To accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.

To grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

To take or go with (someone or something) to a place.

(of an event or situation) take place; occur.

To mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.

To adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright.

To have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.

To be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something).

To give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.

To come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.

To comprise or contain as part of a whole.

To persist in an activity or process.

To put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position.

To gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.

To make or become different.

To cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc., while moving forward.

To perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).

To look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

To go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind.

(of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.

To bring (something) into existence.

To say something in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling.

To look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by mentally interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.

To pay out (money) in buying or hiring goods or services.

(of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically.

To move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.

To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

To be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict).

To present or proffer (something) for someone to accept or reject as so desired.

To have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something that one has seen, known, or experienced in the past).

To feel deep affection for (someone).

To think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

To come into sight; become visible or noticeable, typically without apparent cause.

To obtain in exchange for payment.

To stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens.

(of a person, animal, or plant) stop living.

To cause to go or be taken to a particular destination; arrange for the delivery of, especially by mail.

To regard (something) as likely to happen.

To construct (something, typically a building) by putting parts or material together over a period of time.

To remain in the same place.

To move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level.

To make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object.

To arrive at; get as far as.

To cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing).

To lift or move to a higher position or level.

To go past or across; leave behind or on one side in proceeding.

To give or hand over (something) in exchange for money.

To come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.

To come or go back to a place or person.

To make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

To want something to happen or be the case.

To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

To support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.

To separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.

To be given, presented with, or paid (something).

To have the same opinion about something; concur.

To bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

To bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully.

To make or manufacture from components or raw materials.

To put (food) into the mouth and chew and swallow it.

To put something on top of or in front of (something), especially to protect or conceal it.

To intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or is falling).

To produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks, especially with a pen, pencil, or crayon.

To pick out or select (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives.

To have on one's body or a part of one's body as clothing, protection, or decoration.

To make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.

To take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.

To rest your mind and body by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious.

To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

To link; connect.

To show or explain to (someone) how to do something.

To decide on and arrange in advance.

To go to see and spend time with (someone) socially.

To make a journey, typically of some length or abroad.

To bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.

To devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

To feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

To go up or ascend (a slope, hill, or other raised feature).

To prepare (food, a dish, or a meal) by combining and heating the ingredients in various ways.

To make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.

To take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).

To fail to remember.

To take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.

To make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of derision.

To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

To exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's hand, in order to move them away from oneself or from their previous position.

To exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself.

To push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.

To put clothes on.

To join in marriage.

To address a prayer to God or another deity.

To cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

To experience dreams during sleep.

To examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.

To cover the surface of (something) with paint, as a decoration or protection.

To keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger.

To move (something) so as to cover an opening.

To have a portion of (something) with another or others.

To clean with water and, typically, soap or detergent.

To fix or mend (something suffering from damage or a fault).

(of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings.

(of a person) speak or call out loudly.

To form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.

To join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

To determine the total number of (a collection of items).

To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size.

To come into or be in contact with.

To perceive or detect the odor or scent of (something).

To perceive the flavor of (something) by taking it into the mouth.

To emerge or cause to emerge from a state of sleep; stop sleeping.

To fail to hit, reach, or contact (something aimed at).

To make (something) ready for use or consideration.

To give an authoritative direction or instruction to do something.

To try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.

To say or write something as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.

To reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.

To pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car).

To take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.

To grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it shall be returned.

To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.

To keep safe from harm or injury.

To perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).

To propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

To cause physical pain or injury to.

To sit on and control the movement of (a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle).

To take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

To cut the hair off one's face or another part of one's body with a razor or shaver.

To consent to receive (a thing offered).

To successfully bring about or reach by effort, skill, or courage.

To take action; do something.

To regard with respect or warm approval.

To confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.

To offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.

To have enough money to pay for.

To give the necessary time or opportunity for.

To make a formal public declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

To express regret for something that one has done wrong.

To make a formal application or request.

To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.

To put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order.

To take aggressive action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

To cook (food) by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.

To act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially toward others.

(with reference to a liquid) reach or cause to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor.

To invite (someone) to engage in a contest.

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

To focus all one's attention on a particular object or activity.

To make (someone) bewildered or perplexed.

To bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.

To be composed or made up of.

To have or hold (someone or something) within.

To make a similar or identical version of; reproduce.

To put right (an error or fault).

To expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

To create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of.

To cease to support or look after (someone); desert.

To formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

To take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

To use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.

To go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

To achieve or complete successfully.

To charge (someone) with an offense or crime.

To accept or admit the existence or truth of.

To buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

To make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.

To alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

To manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).

To legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own.

To move forward in a purposeful way.

To describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance.

To have an effect on; make a difference to.

To warn (someone) of a danger, threat, or problem.

To claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

To distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

To change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

To surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment.

To cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain.

To examine in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

To bring to life.

To regard as probable; expect or predict.

To show approval or praise by clapping.

To recognize the full worth of.

To come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.

(of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge; become apparent.

To evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).

To seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.

To go up or climb.

(of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

To allocate (a job or duty).

To help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

To connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind.

To suppose to be the case, without proof.

To tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have.

To surprise or impress (someone) greatly.

To join or fasten (something) to something else.

To succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for).

To make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action).

To be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

To cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, advantage, or pleasure.

To regard something as being caused by (someone or something).

To give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent).

To give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

To ask (someone) earnestly or humbly for something.

To risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as a horse race.

To tie or fasten (something) tightly.

(of a person or animal) use the teeth to cut into or through something.

To feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong.

To lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.

To pronounce words in a religious rite, to confer or invoke divine favor upon; ask God to look favorably on.

(of wind) move creating an air current.

To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.

To take the trouble to do something.

To bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.

To transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television.

To clean or smooth (something) with a brush.

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.

To put or hide under ground.

To determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically.

To decide that an arranged event will not take place.

To take into one's possession or control by force.

To throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction.

To bring or come to an end.

To publicly acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

To describe the distinctive nature or features of.

To pursue in order to catch or catch up with.

To talk in a friendly and informal way.

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

To shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

To bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow.

To move or cause to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.

To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

To make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

To arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics.

To hold on tightly to.

To occur at or during the same time.

To work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something.

(of a structure) fall down or in; give way.

To bring or gather together (things, typically when scattered) for a particular purpose.

To hit by accident when moving.

To give an authoritative order.

To begin; start.

To express an opinion or reaction.

To order or authorize the production of (something).

To perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act).

To share or exchange information, news, or ideas.

To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.

To force or oblige (someone) to do something.

To give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.

To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.

To produce (something, especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

To write or create (a work of art, especially music or poetry).

To grasp mentally; understand.

To consist of; be made up of.

To settle a dispute by mutual concession.

To calculate (a figure or amount).

To keep from sight; hide.

To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

To form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

To bring (something) to an end.

To express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.

To organize and carry out.

To grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

To admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed.

To keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of space, scope, quantity, or time.

To establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

To be incompatible or at variance; clash.

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

To meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.

To give permission for something to happen.

To protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction.

To comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

To be (a part) of a whole.

To build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine).

To seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area).

To eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

To communicate with (someone), typically to give or receive information.

To look thoughtfully for a long time at.

To struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).

To engage in a competition to attain (a position of power).

To decrease in size, number, or range.

To deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite.

To differ strikingly.

To give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.

To determine the behavior or supervise the running of.

To change the form, character, or function of something.

To make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone.

To declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

To cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

To work jointly toward the same end.

To bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a harmonious or efficient relationship.

(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult.

To have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

(of an object or an action) require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done.

To move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground.

To move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.

To indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

To go from one side to the other of (a river, road, or area).

To deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully.

To relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.

To bend or shape into a curve.

To inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.

To distribute (cards) to players in a card game.

To argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.

(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.

To deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.

To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.

(typically of a number or amount) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

To make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

To make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

To devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose.

To arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.

To win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

To resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.

To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of.

To make (someone or something) late or slow.

To remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it or using a delete key.

To please (someone) greatly.

To bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or goods) to the proper recipient or address.

To ask authoritatively or brusquely.

To give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed).

To state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.

To be controlled or determined by.

To put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place.

To make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected.

To obtain something from (a specified source).

To move or fall downward.

To give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

To do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment).

To strongly wish for or want (something).

To end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

To disengage (something or part of something) and remove it.

To discover or identify the presence or existence of.

To cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

To depart from an established course or accepted standard.

To give all or a large part of one's time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause).

To identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.

To be unlike or dissimilar.

To recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different.

To break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

To make or become less.

To eat dinner.

To have or express a different opinion.

To cease to be visible.

To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of.

To have or express an unfavorable opinion about something.

To make (secret or new information) known.

To find unexpectedly or during a search.

To talk about (something) with another person or group of people.

To order or allow to leave; send away.

To put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.

To give shares of (something); deal out.

To interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.