Monday, August 8, 2022

Enrich Your Vocabulary- Verbs

 Enrich Your Vocabulary- Verbs

A

VerbDefinition

abandon

to leave something behind

abase

to make someone lower, by humiliation or demotion

abate

to become less or lower in amount or force than at a prior time

abbreviate

to use a shortened form of something to represent the full form

abduct

to illegally take away a person by using force or coercion

abolish

to destroy, get rid of, or stop something

absorb

to soak up

accept

to willingly take, receive, or agree to an object or idea

accuse

to say another person is at fault for doing something wrong

act

to do something; to engage in a behavior

adjust

to change something to a better fit or to be more suitable

admire

to regard someone or something with delight and approval

adopt

to decide to use; to make something yours

adore

to love very much

advise

to offer input about what should be done

affect

to produce a change in something

afford

to supply or provide something; to be able to buy something

agree

to have the same opinion or views

aim

to point or direct with a particular goal in mind

allow

to permit or to give permission

alter

to make something different without completely changing it

amend

to modify or alter something, often for the better

amuse

to behave in a way that is entertaining

analyze

to examine something in a methodical manner

announce

to make something publicly known

annoy

to irritate or disturb

answer

to give a response to a question

anticipate

to expect something to happen in the future

appeal

to make an urgent request for something necessary or desired

appear

to seem or look a certain way

applaud

to clap one's hands to show approval or praise

apply

to make a formal request; to put something into use

appoint

to choose an individual for a position or office

approach

to move close to something

approve

to sanction something

argue

to engage in verbal disagreement

arrive

to show up for something or to reach a destination

ask

to inquire about something in order to get an answer, response, or action

aspire

to work toward a goal you strongly want to reach

assault

to threaten or make a physical attack

assert

to state something in a confident manner

assign

to designate responsibility or purpose

assist

to provide help

assume

to believe something to be true without seeking proof

assure

to verify or provide reassurance

attach

to fasten an item to another item

attempt

to make an effort to do something

attend

to be present at something

avert

to keep something from happening

avoid

to shun, to stay away from or prevent



  • I never wanted to abandon my house in London.
  • Will you accept my apology?
  • We must adjust our timeline if we’re going to make it on time.
  • Let’s agree to disagree.
  • Would you like me to announce your arrival?
  • I’m going to anticipate nothing but rainbows and sunshine.
  • It’s time to appoint him as chairman.
  • Mom said we’re never to assume anything when it comes to him.
  • Our professor loves to assign exciting projects.
  • Do you know how to attach a hitch to a car?
  • Be sure to abandon anyone who attempts to abase your writing skills without offering constructive criticism.
  • You have been trying to avoid my suggestions whenever I attempt to  help you out of your situation.
B

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

back

to move in a backward motion or to support

reverse, sponsor, fund

bake

to cook food in an oven

oven cook, roast

balance

to make something even in weight, size or amount

stabilize, steady, level

ban

to stop people from doing something

outlaw, forbid, prevent

base

to build upon a foundation of knowledge

ground, root, construct

be

to exist

live, exist, occur

bear

to be able to cope with or hold the weight

sustain, shoulder, support

beat

to win or to hit

triumph, overcome, strike

become

to grow or change into

develop into, grow into, metamorphose

beg

to plead for something

implore, entreat, beseech

begin

to start something

launch, initiate, commence

behave

to act in an appropriate manner

comport, conduct oneself, act appropriately

behold

to see or perceive

observe, view, have vision of

believe

to have confidence in the truth of something

to consider accurate, to be convinced

belong

to fit in or be suitable for

to go with something, to be part of something

bend

to give a curve or angle to something

contort, curl, flex

bet

to wager money in a competition

gamble, speculate, stake

beware

to be cautious of potential danger

watch out, look out, be mindful

bind

to tie or stick together

fasten, connect, shackle

bite

to use your teeth to dig into something

chomp, munch, nip

blame

to declare someone else responsible for a fault

accuse, hold responsible, hold liable

bleed

to lose blood

hemorrhage, exude, discharge

blend

to combine things in a harmonious manner

mix, synthesize, incorporate

bless

to ask for the favor of God

prayerfully offer good wishes, anoint, glorify

blink

to open and close quickly, especially the eyelids

flutter, open and close, on and off

block

to prevent something from happening

impede, obstruct, stop

blow

to expel air in a forceful manner

puff, blast, exhale

blur

to make something indistinct or hazy

obscure, make bleary, cloud

boast

to brag about oneself

gloat, crow, show off

boil

to change from liquid to gas

to reach 100° Celsius, to reach 212° Fahrenheit

bolster

to support or strengthen something

prop, hold up, steady

book

to make reservations for something in advance

reserve, schedule, slot

boost

to raise, push higher or promote

hoist, support, heighten

born

past participle of “to bear;” to be brought forth

created, birthed, originated

borrow

to take something with the intention of giving it back

hire, obtain temporarily, rent

bother

to annoy, worry or cause discomfort

annoy, irritate, vex

bounce

to jump or move suddenly

leap, hop, skip

bound

to leap or jump

spring, leap, skip

break

to smash, split or fracture

crack, burst, destroy

breathe

to take air in and let it out

respire, inhale, exhale

brew

to make something to drink by mixing parts together, boiling, and steeping

ferment, mull, steep

bring

to carry or take something or someone to a location

deliver, carry, accompany

browse

to look at something casually

skim, peruse, scan

build

to construct, create or put together

erect, frame, make

bully

to force one’s way aggressively

browbeat, tyrannize, domineer

burn

to be on fire

combust, incinerate, blaze

burst

to break apart suddenly and with force

explode, rupture, shatter

bury

to place in the ground, cover up or hide

inter, entomb, bury

buy

to purchase or get by an exchange of something of value

acquire, procure, pay for

bypass

to provide an alternative way around

circumvent, detour, alternate route


  • Help me balance the seesaw.
  • At night, she might become a fairy.
  • If Tucker doesn’t behave, he won’t get his dessert.
  • I believe in God.
  • Do not blame your brother for the mess you made.
  • His paper cut is starting to bleed again.
  • Watch the deer bound across the grassy knoll.
  • She helped him book a flight to the Philippines.
  • He loves to go to the bookstore and browse the gardening section.
  • John decided to bypass the freeway for some backcountry roads.
C
VerbDefinition

call

to speak or cry out loud enough to attract a person’s attention

camp

to stay in a tent or recreational vehicle for a short period of time

cancel

to delete or make invalid

captivate

to gain the attention or affection of someone

capture

to take hold or control of, often by force

care

to have feelings like concern, responsibility or love

caress

to stroke gently and lovingly

carry

to transport; to support the weight of something or someone

carve

to slice or divide up; to make something smaller by cutting or chiseling

catch

to capture or take something

cater

to prepare and serve food for an event in a professional capacity

cease

to stop or discontinue

change

to replace one thing with another; to become different

charge

to assess a fee for goods or services

chase

to follow quickly, pursue or run after

chat

to talk or have a friendly exchange

cheat

to behave dishonestly to gain an advantage

cheer

to shout in encouragement or joy

chew

to use teeth to bite, cut through and grind into smaller pieces

choke

to have a hard time breathing due to an obstructed airway

choose

to pick from a number of options

chop

to cut into pieces via repeated quick blows a knife or other blade

clap

to hit the palms of the hands together to make a loud sound

clash

to disagree in a way that leads to conflict

clasp

to hold or grip tightly; to attach two or more things together

claw

to grab at or tear using the nails on a hand or foot

clean

to take action to make something not dirty

clench

to press something tightly together, such as teeth or fists, into a tight ball

climb

to move up a slope, incline or steps

cling

to hold on tightly

clone

to replicate cells such that they are identical genetically

coach

to teach or instruct; to prepare a team for success

collect

to gather together

collide

to crash into something

collude

to secretly work with someone to do something deceitful

color

to add a hue, shade, paint, or dye to an object or picture

come

to move in the direction of someone or something

commence

to begin something

compare

to find the similarities or differences between two or more people or things

compete

to engage in a contest

complain

to express dissatisfaction

confess

to admit wrongdoing

connect

to join together; to attach

construct

to build or assemble

contain

to keep within a boundary

cook

to prepare food so it’s not raw

count

to add up or calculate

crawl

to move slowly on the ground on one's hands and knees

create

to cause something to exist; to make

cut

to divide with a blade or other sharp instrument




  • I’m so sorry to have to cancel our plans.
  • Can you carve out some time for me next week?
  • Don’t let Max chase that big dog.
  • Did he cheat at poker last night?
  • Maria likes to chop celery for her tuna salad.
  • Are you ready to climb Twin Peaks?
  • We must cling to hope.
  • Let’s commence the weekend’s activities!
  • We had to wait for them to connect an additional train car.
  • She hates to cook.
D

Verb

Definition

Synonym

damage

to injure or impair

ruin, wreck, harm

dance

to move the feet and body in rhythm

boogie, shake a leg, shimmy

dare

to challenge someone to do something that requires courage

goad, taunt, provoke

deal

to distribute, such as dealing a hand of cards

apportion, allot, dispense

decide

to conclude or make a choice

settle, determine, deem

declare

to state or announce something publicly

make known, announce, proclaim

decline

to say no to something

reject, turn down, refuse

decrease

to make something smaller or fewer

lessen, diminish, abate

dedicate

to commit to something for a specific use or goal

devote, allot, set aside

deem

to believe or judge

regard, consider, perceive

defeat

to win something, thus causing another to lose

beat, surmount, best

defend

to stand up for, protect or guard

shield, shelter, stand up for

define

to state the meaning or character of something

describe, explain, specify

delete

to remove or cancel something

erase, cross out, expunge

deliver

to bring to someone and hand over

drop-off, leave with, take to

demonstrate

to show or illustrate something by doing it

perform, walk-through, preview

deny

to refuse to admit to something

repudiate, reject, contest

depend

to rely on

count on, trust, bank on

deploy

to move into position

station, install, place

derive

to come from, to be created from

originate, arise, descend

describe

to share details about something

characterize, explain, elucidate

deserve

to be worthy of or qualified for

earn, merit, warrant

desire

to wish for or crave something

want, covet, need

destroy

to damage, ruin or spoil something beyond repair

annihilate, demolish, exterminate

detect

to uncover or sense something previously hidden

discover, find, reveal

determine

to find out exactly

ascertain, conclude, verify

develop

to grow or become more advanced

mature, evolve, unfold

diagnose

to identify a problem or disease

determine, pinpoint, solve

die

to stop living

cease, perish, pass away

differ

to see things differently from another

disagree, diverge, deviate from

dig

to move the ground, either by hand or with equipment

plow, burrow, break-up

direct

to supervise, manage or point toward

guide, steer, tell what to do

disable

to make something not work that was working before

incapacitate, break, turn off

disagree

to have a different opinion

contradict, oppose, dispute

disappear

to no longer be able to be seen

vanish, fade, become hidden

disclose

to make something known or reveal something

confess, share, unveil

discover

to find something

learn, ascertain, uncover

discuss

to talk about and consider all aspects

address, consider, engage in dialogue

display

to show or make visible

exhibit, present, layout

distribute

to divide up or hand out

allot, dispense, dole

divide

to separate into two or more parts

portion, divvy, partition

do

to achieve or complete something

to act, fulfill, carry out

donate

to give, especially to a philanthropic cause

bequeath, bestow, grant

download

to save a file to a computer or other device

save, transfer, load

drag

to pull someone or something with difficulty

tow, pull, haul

drain

to remove liquid

deplete, void, evacuate

draw

to make lines, pictures or figures with a writing device

sketch, depict, illustrate

drink

to bring liquid into the mouth and swallow

imbibe, sip, gulp

drive

to operate a vehicle

steer, maneuver, pilot

drop

to cause something to fall down to the ground

release, unhand, plummet


Verbs that begin with "d" cover an entire realm of activities. Explore ten "d" verbs doing their thing in some real-world sentences.

  1. How did you damage the car?
  2. I plan to declare a major this semester.
  3. Let’s dedicate this book to our first English professor.
  4. On the test, you will need to define several vocabulary words.
  5. Please deliver the groceries to the back door.
  6. That bleach will destroy the Persian rug.
  7. I detect a little humor in your tone.
  8. Why did you disappear so soon?
  9. Do not disclose your address online.
  10. How should I drain the liquid from the can of tuna?

E
VerbDefinition

earn

to gain something through effort or work

eat

to put food in the mouth, chew, and swallow

eavesdrop

to listen to a private conversation between other people without their knowledge

echo

to reflect a sound off a surface and repeat it

eclipse

to obscure or block out light; to surpass something else in prominence

edit

to prepare something for publication by removing errors or rearranging

educate

to teach a skill or subject

eject

to release or remove by force

elaborate

to add details to something

elapse

to pass by or slip by

elect

to vote for a person for office

electrify

to charge with electricity

elevate

to lift something up, promote, or boost

elicit

to evoke or draw out from someone

eliminate

to take out or remove

elongate

to grow or stretch longer

elope

to go away from home and get married in secret

elude

to cleverly avoid or escape

email

to send a digital message via an electronic mail account

embark

to begin something that will occur over a period of time

embarrass

to cause someone to feel self-conscious

embed

to plant something deeply or firmly

embellish

to make something fancier by decorating it

embezzle

to steal or appropriate money or assets through fraud

embody

to represent in bodily form

embrace

to wrap one's arms around someone and hold them close

emerge

to come into view

emit

to discharge or let off

employ

to hire someone to do work for pay; to put into use

empower

to enable or give authority to someone

emulate

to copy or imitate

enable

to make something possible

enact

to put something into law

enchant

to delight or captivate someone

enclose

to close in or confine

encounter

to unexpectedly be in the presence of someone

encrypt

to encode something in a way that will keep it secret

end

to bring to a conclusion

endanger

to expose someone to peril

endear

to cause someone to be well-liked, beloved or admired

endure

to put up with or to undergo

energize

to give energy to or invigorate

enfold

to wrap in folds or envelop

engage

to participate fully in something

enjoy

to experience pleasure

enthrall

to completely capture someone’s attention

erase

to wipe out something

escape

to get away from a place, situation or person

evict

to force someone to leave a place or property

excite

to cause a strong emotional response


Verbs do a lot of heavy lifting in the English language. Whether they’re taking on the role of an action verb or a linking verb, they like to join our sentences together. Explore 10 sample sentences where "e" verbs are flexing their muscles.

  • His presence will eclipse everyone else when he walks into the room.
  • It’s time to educate ourselves on all things poetry.
  • We must elevate one another with our thoughts, words, and actions.
  • The seamstress should elongate the train on your dress.
  • He loves to embellish a simple encounter.
  • We will emerge from this catastrophe victorious.
  • She could enchant him with a smile.
  • Let’s just hope we never encounter a grizzly bear.
  • Morning meditation will energize your soul.
  • It was her job to erase the board at the end of the school day.
F
VerbDefinition

fabricate

to create or manufacture something

fade

to begin to wither away and disappear

fail

to be unsuccessful at something

faint

to lose consciousness for a period of time

fall

to drop or come down, often unexpectedly

falter

to hesitate in word or action

fantasize

to imagine or daydream

fascinate

to hold one’s attention

fasten

to join one thing to another

fatten

to make plump or fatter

favor

to show preferential treatment

fear

to be afraid of someone or something

feature

to bring special attention to someone or something

feed

to provide food for someone or something

feel

to explore something, using your sense of touch

feign

to act in a way you don’t feel

ferry

to carry people or things across a body of water by boat

fetch

to get something and bring it back

fib

to tell a small or inconsequential lie

fiddle

to restlessly fidget with something

fidget

to make small, restless movements

fight

to participate in a physical or verbal disagreement

file

to put important papers away in an orderly manner

filter

to remove impurities or unwanted material

finalize

to bring to completion

find

to locate something that was once lost

finish

to complete or give the final touches to something

fix

to repair, attach, or secure

fizzle

to end weakly, especially after a hopeful beginning

flail

to wildly move one's arms and/or legs to steady oneself

flake

to peel or chip off

flap

to wave arms or wings up and down

flash

to give off a sudden light

flatter

to praise or compliment

flaunt

to go out of your way to display something

flavor

to add a specific taste or seasoning to something

flee

to run away from someone or something

flip

to turn something from one side to the other

flourish

to do very well

fluff

to shake or puff up until loose and light

flush

to clean something out by running water through it

flutter

to quickly flap wings, vibrate, or tremble

fly

to move through the air, often with wings

foam

to produce froth

focus

to concentrate on something in particular

fold

to bring one part over another so that the item lies flat

follow

to pursue or come after

freeze

to make something frozen

frown

to turn the corners of one's mouth down while furrowing the brow

fuel

to give energy or power


Verbs that start with "f" verbs are interesting. They help writers foster many tales. Let’s look at some example sentences where the "f" verbs are hard at work. Use these sample statements to inspire "f" verb sentences of your own.

  • He’s not going to fabricate a lie about me and get away with it.
  • When she’s in the courtroom, she never falters.
  • Let’s feature the vanilla crème brûlée as tonight’s dessert special.
  • Will you fetch me last night’s menu?
  • Ready to finalize the details of our battle plan?
  • Snow White and Prince Charming’s love will never fizzle out and die.
  • It’s not wise to flaunt your money.
  • Their new kingdom will flourish through the ages.
  • She watched the pages from her manuscript flutter to the ground.
  • You fold your laundry so neatly!
G
VerbDefinitionSynonym

hack

to chop, cut, or damage in a rough or irregular way

butcher, chop, slash

haggle

to bargain on a price

bargain, barter, negotiate

hail

to cheer or greet

address, salute, signal

hallucinate

to perceive things that are not really present

fantasize, envision, visualize

halt

to put a stop to something

block, cease, pause

hamper

to stop or slow someone from doing something

impede, thwart, hinder

handle

to hold or deal with something

cope, manage, operate

hang

to attach something above without any support underneath

suspend, dangle, drape

happen

to take place or occur by chance

occur, take place, befall

harass

to torment or irritate

agitate, annoy, badger

harvest

to gather a crop

cultivate, crop, cull

hasten

to cause something to happen more quickly

accelerate, advance, urge

hatch

to bring forth; create a plan

concoct, contrive, scheme

hate

to feel strong aversion or dislike

detest, abhor, loathe

haul

to pull, drag, or transport something

bring, drag, truck

haunt

to appear as a ghost

spook, materialize, pervade

have

to contain, hold, or own something

bear, obtain, possess

head

to take the lead

direct, oversee, supervise

heal

to make or become healthy

alleviate, cure, mend

hear

to perceive a sound with your ears

catch, detect, perceive

heat

to add warmth to something

warm, cook, sear

heave

to lift something heavy

heft, hoist, launch

heed

to pay close attention to someone or something

notice, hark, hear

help

to provide aid or assistance

aid, assist, boost

hesitate

to pause before deciding, acting, or speaking

vacillate, pause, ponder

hide

to conceal something

conceal, shroud, veil

highlight

to emphasize something

feature, focus, play up

hijack

to take over something that doesn’t belong to you

commandeer, capture, seize

hike

to take a long outdoor walk

backpack, ramble, walk

hinder

to restrain or hold something back

Impede, obstruct, fetter

hire

to employ

employ, retain, take on

hiss

to make the sound of a snake

seethe, buzz, sound

hit

to strike or collide with

bang, bat, bludgeon

hoard

to collect or amass large amounts of goods

accumulate, amass, stockpile

hoist

to raise or lift

boost, crane, uplift

hold

to carry

clutch, grip, retain

hone

to make something more effective, sharpen

edge, sharpen, smooth,

hope

to wish or desire that something will occur

expect, pray, aspire

horrify

to shock or disgust

appall, daunt, shock

host

to invite others

entertain, receive, wine and dine

hover

to be suspended in one spot

float, flutter, hang

howl

to cry out in pain

wail, lament, cry

huddle

to crowd together

assemble, consult, group

hug

to put the arms around and hold closely

caress, cradle, embrace

hum

to make a low, steady sound like a motor

buzz, croon, drone

hunt

to look for or chase

chase, drive, stalk

hurry

to rush, move quickly, or do something faster than is comfortable

hasten, scurry, scoot

hurt

to cause someone to experience pain

injure, afflict, bruise

hurtle

to move very quickly; fling with force

charge, dash, lunge

hypnotize

to put in a trance

captivate, mesmerize, spellbind



Let’s hop to it. Explore ten of the above verbs that start with "h" in action.

  1. I can’t stand it when she haggles over prices.
  2. This fall, we’re going to harvest a magnificent crop of pumpkins.
  3. We watched three little chicks hatch.
  4. Do you hear that screeching wind?
  5. I love to highlight as I read.
  6. Do not hinder her growth.
  7. Who will hold the candles?
  8. That movie will always horrify me.
  9. Listen to the coyotes howl at the moon.
  10. I saw the car hurtle down the hill.

I
VerbDefinition

idealize

to perceive as representative of perfection; to see as ideal

identify

to determine who or what something is

idle

to do nothing

idolize

to look up to someone as a hero

ignite

to start something on fire

ignore

to deliberately avoid noticing

illuminate

to light something up

illustrate

to tell a story using drawings or pictures; to explain so something is clear

imagine

to form a mental image; to consider what something would be like

imbibe

to consume alcohol

imbue

to fill with a particular quality

imitate

to copy or model after; to mimic

immerse

to dunk something in liquid; to become completely involved with something

immigrate

to move permanently to a new country

immobilize

to prevent the movement of something

immortalize

to preserve in memoriam forever; to make immortal

immunize

to render immune by inoculation

impair

to hinder or weaken something

impart

to share information; to make known

impeach

to charge someone in an official position with misconduct

impede

to block movement or progress

impersonate

to mimic the appearance or manner of a person

implant

to insert firmly or deeply

implement

to put something into effect

implicate

to show that someone is connected to a crime

implode

to collapse and burst inward

implore

to beg or plead

imply

to suggest something indirectly

import

to bring goods into one country from another

impose

to force something to be accepted; to take advantage of someone's hospitality

impress

to do something that causes others to view you with admiration

improve

to make better

incarcerate

to put in jail

incinerate

to burn something until only ashes remain

incite

to rile people up

include

to contain or consider something as part of a whole

incorporate

to work into something that already exists

increase

to grow in size or magnitude

indicate

to point towards or be a sign of something

indulge

to permit oneself to do or have something pleasurable

infect

to contaminate someone or something with a disease

influence

to have an impact on; to persuade indirectly

inform

to provide knowledge or information

insert

to put one thing into another

inspire

to act in a way that gives someone an urge to do something

interpret

to translate or explain what something means

interrupt

to cause something to stop for a period of time

intrude

to become involved in something where you don’t belong

invest

to put resources into something in the hopes of earning a personal or financial gain

itch

to cause an uncomfortable feeling that makes one want to scratch


Are you ready to start inserting "i" verbs into your writing? As a final step of preparation, explore some sample sentences that feature some "i" verbs hard at work. Let them inspire you to craft some interesting sentences of your own!

  • Readers tend to idealize life in a fairy tale.
  • Let’s watch the stars illuminate the sky.
  • She likes to imbue her characters with bravery and strength.
  • He loves it when seasoned writers impart their knowledge on him.
  • They’re going to implement a “no sugar” rule in their house.
  • They always impose their viewpoints on us.
  • Don’t follow any crowds that are trying to incite violence.
  • Every year, they increase their budget for groceries.
  • Let’s inspire everyone to higher levels of greatness.
  • We should only invest our time in people who make us feel happy.
J

Verb

Definition

Synonym

jab

to poke or thrust

nudge, prod, stick

jabber

to talk quickly and babble nonsense

prattle, blather, chatter

jail

to put someone in a place they can’t get out of

imprison, detain, incarcerate

jam

to shove something in so it gets stuck

force, ram, cram

jam-pack

to crowd or pack to capacity

load, fill, at capacity

jangle

to make a harsh, inharmonious sound

chime, clang, clatter

jar

to shock, shake, vibrate, or quarrel

disturb, rattle, take by surprise

jaw

to talk quickly or to jabber

chatter, gab, chit-chat

jaywalk

to walk across a street in the middle of a block rather than at a crosswalk

crossing illegally, cutting across

jazz

to dress something up; make it fancy

embellish, deck out, spruce up

jeer

to make fun of in a mean or mocking way

heckle, ridicule, tease

jeopardize

to put someone or something in a dangerous situation

imperil, endanger, expose to risk

jerk

to pull, push, or throw in a sharp, sudden motion

lurch, wrench, thrust

jet

to travel by aircraft

zoom, fly, travel

jettison

to cast something aside or abandon it

abandon, discard, dump

jetwash

to remove something by spraying it with high-pressure water

pressure wash, spray, clean

jibe

to be in harmony, agreement, or accord

agree, square with, in sync

jig

to dance quickly by moving up and down in a lively way

jounce, bounce, hop

jiggle

to move in quick, slight jerks

agitate, bounce, shake

jilt

to treat someone badly, or reject a lover

abandon, betray, discard

jimmy

to pry open with a tool

prise, force, open

jingle

to create a sound by shaking small bells

clang, clatter, clink

jinx

to bring someone bad luck

curse, hex, bewitch

jitter

to be unsteady with small, rapid movements

quiver, tremble, agitate

jive

to talk in a way that is insincere or exaggerated to try to fool people

josh, jest, tease

jockey

to change position to get an advantage

maneuver, direct, guide

jog

to give a shake, shove or hint, as in to jog a person’s memory

activate, nudge, prompt

join

to bring or connect together

accompany, bind, yoke

joint

to combine or attach

fasten, connect, adhere

joke

to do or say something for fun

kid, tease, quip

jolt

an abrupt movement, or a shock

surprise, startle, upset

josh

to tease in a good-natured way

jest, jive, joke

jostle

to push and shove your way through a crowd

bulldoze, elbow, forge ahead

jot

to write something quickly

record, scribble, write

jounceto move in an up and down mannerbounce, jolt, bump, knock

journal

to write observations or thoughts in a journal

document, report, record

journey

to travel

ramble, roam, wander

joust

to be in sport against another knight on horseback

tourney, spar, clash

joyride

to take a motor vehicle on an enjoyable ride

drive, cruise, travel

judder

to shake, wobble or vibrate

fluctuate, oscillate, pulse

judge

to decide on or form an opinion about

decide, deduce, assess

juggle

to manage various tasks at the same time

multitask, shuffle, deal with multiple tasks

juice

to get the liquid out of something

squeeze, extract, remove moisture

jumble

to confuse something, or mix something up

disorganize, confound, get out of order

jump

to bounce or spring from one surface to another

hop, leap, pounce

jumpstart

to start a car with a dead battery with jumper cables

boost, jump, kickstart

junk

to throw away or discard

abandon, dispose of, divest oneself of

justify

to provide an explanation for something to make it seem okay

explain, account for, rationalize

jut

to stick out

bulge, extend, protrude

juxtapose

to put two things close to each other in order to highlight the differences between them

pair, line up, place in proximity


  1. Her favorite character in the book really loves to jabber.
  2. We know she’s coming in when we hear the keys jangle in the door.
  3. He’ll never jeopardize the company's relationship with a customer.
  4. Let’s jet off to San Tropez together.
  5. That color really doesn’t jibe with the theme in our apartment.
  6. He knows how to jimmy open a door with a credit card.
  7. Don’t jostle the baby!
  8. They love to journal about their travels.
  9. He doesn’t like to judge school contests.
  10. She loves to juxtapose two contrasting pieces of art.

K
VerbDefinition
kayakto travel on a body of water by a light, slender boat with pointed ends
keelto fall or collapse
keento sharpen or make cold
keepto hold or retain something
kento know something
keyto fasten or lock with a key or wedge
kickto strike or hit with a foot or feet
kidto tease or deceive in a fun way
kidnapto seize a person against their will
killto cause to die
kindleto start a fire, flame or light
kinkto make bends in something that’s usually straight
kipto sleep
kissto lightly touch with the lips
kitto provide what is needed for a given task or situation
kneadto work or massage something with your hands, especially dough to make bread
kneelto rest on one or both knees
knifeto stab someone using a tool with a handle and a sharp, metal blade
knightto give honor from the monarch of England for their achievements
knitto join together interconnecting loops of yarn in rows or stitches
knockto rap on a door
knotto securely tie a rope or ribbon
knowto be familiar with someone or something
knuckleto strike with the knuckles
kowtowto be subservient to someone

  1. The badger simply keeled over and died.
  2. He told her to keep the engagement ring after she called off the marriage.
  3. He kicked the A/C unit to get it started.
  4. Don’t kid with her in that way.
  5. Unfortunately, all I do is kill houseplants.
  6. Let’s kindle the campfire flames.
  7. To make her laugh, he’d always kiss the dog on its nose.
  8. Can you knead the dough while I marinate the chicken?
  9. I knitted a new wool sweater.
  10. Even though it was difficult, we knuckled through it.

L

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

label

to mark something with its name or description

marker, tag, identfiy

lack

absence of something

dearth, shortfall, not there

lament

to feel loss, sorrow, or regret

bemoan, rue, mourn

land

to win or get something

achieve, acquire, secure

last

to go on or continue for a while

endure, linger, sustain

laugh

to express amusement with vocal sounds and facial movements

giggle, chuckle, snicker

launch

to set something in motion

catapult, propel, initiate

lay

to put or set something down

place, arrange, rest

lead

to inspire others to act

guide, motivate, pilot

leak

to let out by mistake or on purpose

seep, ooze, escape

lean

to incline or bend into a sloping position

cant, recline, tilt

leap

to jump up from the ground

spring, bound, hop

learn

to acquire knowledge or new information

mater, gain knowledge, become aware

leave

to depart

escape, flee, exit

legalize

to make legal or lawful

ratify, sanction, permit

lend

to allow someone to borrow

advance, give temporarily,

lessen

to diminish or reduce

lower, decrease, abate

let

to allow

permit, approve, authorize

leverage

to utilize something to your advantage

capitalize, utilize, exploit

liberate

to set free or emancipate someone or something

release, unshackle, unfetter

license

to give or yield permission to

authorize, permit, sanction

lick

to wet with the tongue

moisten, taste, lap

lie

to say something that knowingly isn't true

falsify, fabricate, deceive

lift

to raise something up

elevate, heave, hoist

lighten

to diminish a burden

ease, reduce, lessen

like

to enjoy something

fancy, admire, appreciate

limit

to confine or restrict

curb, apportion, ration

limp

to walk with difficulty, often dragging one leg

falter, hobble, shuffle

line-up

arrange items or people in a straight row

queue-up, align, put in rows

linger

to remain somewhere

stay, stick around, hang around

link

to join or connect together

attach, bind, combine

list

to write down a series of words or numbers

enumerate, itemize, index

listen

to pay close attention to the sounds made by someone or something

hear, tune-in, perceive noise

live

to have life

exist, survive, be alive

load

to put a lot of something into a container or other place

pack, cram, stuff

loathe

to dislike very strongly

abhor, detest, hate

locate

to find

detect, pinpoint, discover

lock

to secure, strap or fasten into place

clamp, seal, secure

lodge

to become embedded

get stuck, wedge, become caught

log

to record information

document, write down, make note of

look

to turn one's eyes toward something

view, peer, see

loom

to come into view as a massive, distorted image

threaten, emanate, tower above

loop

to form in a way that two sides fold on each other with an opening in the middle

coil, make a circle, twist

lose

to decline or be defeated

drop, fall, fail to win

lounge

to lay or sit in a comfortable chair

relax, laze, rest

love

to have a deep emotional attachment to a person, people, or thing

adore, cherish, treasure

lower

to bring down or lessen

reduce, let fall, drop

lubricate

to make smooth or slippery by applying a liquid or viscous substance

grease, oil, moisten

lure

to purposely tempt someone to do something

bait, entice, induce

lurk

to hang around a place and stay hidden

lie in wait, skulk, move in a furtive way


  • Don't lament because he's gone; rejoice.
  • It felt good to laugh after the way this weekend went.
  • Please don't launch into a sermon on gossip; I know it's wrong.
  • The faulty gutters began to leak.
  • Slowly, he began to leverage his love of writing into a full-time profession.
  • Do you want the dog to lick your ice cream cone?
  • He seemed to linger by the pond all night.
  • All you have to do is live your best life.
  • Depression seemed to loom over him.
  • Don't let material possessions lure you into debt.

M

Verb

Definition

Synonym

magnify

to enlarge

amplify, augment, increase

maintain

to keep in a certain state to prevent from breaking

affirm, assert, sustain

make

to produce something

assemble, build, create

manage

to control, influence or take charge

execute, govern, supervise

maneuver

to move in a skillful manner

contrive, engineer, finagle

manifest

to prove or make something clear

declare, develop, materialize

manipulate

to move, arrange or control something in a skilled manner

control, exploit, influence

manufacture

to make something from raw materials

build, construct, produce

mar

to cause damage or to disfigure

blemish, blot, tarnish

march

to walk in a steady way or to a beat

advance, drill, walk

mark

to put an indication or symbol on something

blot, dot, write

marry

to become husband and wife in a legal or religious ceremony

couple, espouse, wed

mash

to crush, grind or smash into a soft, thick mixture

crush, grind, squash

mask

to cover up, disguise or hide

conceal, disguise, camouflage

match

to find or make equal

liken, equate, pair

maximize

to raise to the highest possible degree

augment, enlarge, magnify

may

to be possible or permissible

permit, approve, tolerate

mean

to have in mind as a purpose

aim, intend, aspire

measure

to find out the length or capacity of something

calculate, estimate, survey

mediate

to try to help resolve a dispute

arbitrate, intercede, conciliate

meditate

to sit quietly and clear the mind or be deep in thought

contemplate, ponder, cogitate

meet

to come face-to-face with someone or something

assemble, connect, join

melt

to turn from a solid to liquid as a result of exposure to heat

liquefy, dissolve, thaw

memorize

to commit to memory

remember, recollect, retain

mend

to fix or repair

correct, doctor, sew

mention

to talk about in passing

allude, denote, hint

merge

to bring or come together

absorb, amalgamate, unite

might

to express doubt or a lower possibility

doubt, hesitate, suspect

migrate

to move from one place to another

drift, relocate

mimic

to imitate or copy

echo, impersonate

mince

to divide or cut into tiny pieces

chop, grind

mingle

to participate with others at a party or social event

circulate, coalesce, socialize

minimize

to make smaller or shrink

decrease, lessen, reduce

mislead

to give someone the wrong idea or information

bamboozle, beguile, betray

miss

to fail to hit

flub, muff, skip

misunderstand

to fail to understand correctly

confuse, miscalculate, confound

mitigate

to make something less severe or painful

allay, assuage, temper

mix

to combine, join, blend or put things together

amalgamate, coalesce, commingle

moan

to complain about something in a low, long sound of pain

cry, grieve

mobilize

to get something moving

activate, assemble, gather

mock

to make someone the object of scorn

scoff, taunt

modify

to make a change or alteration

adapt, adjust, alter

modulate

to change from one pitch or tone

adjust, tune

monitor

to listen or watch carefully

check, control

motivate

to inspire someone to act

impel, influence, provoke

mount

to climb or get up onto something

ascend, climb, straddle

mourn

to feel or show intense grief or sadness

ache, bemoan, wail

move

to push, pull, carry or change the position of something

advance, go

multiply

to cause to increase in number or degree

reproduce, propagate

muster

to bring or gather together

collect, congregate


  1. He maintains impeccable financial records.
  2. Can you manage the kids while I'm gone?
  3. They manufacture sandals.
  4. He is going to marry her this September.
  5. They're going to need someone to mediate their divorce proceedings.
  6. She meditates to calm her mind.
  7. Make sure you memorize that verse by next Sunday.
  8. They're going to merge their bank accounts this week.
  9. She had to break her lease to move to Texas.
  10. David wanted to multiply his harvest, so he planted more seeds.


N
VerbDefinition

nab

to seize suddenly, snatch, or steal

nag

to constantly urge, annoy, or scold

nail

to join one surface to another using a metal spike with a flat head

name

to give a title (name) to a person, place, or thing or to specify who or what is responsible

nap

to sleep for a brief period of time, usually during the day

narrate

to tell a story; to convey what happened

narrow

to reduce in width or extent

nationalize

to convert from private control to governmental control

natter

to talk idly or chatter

naturalize

to confer the rights of citizenship upon an immigrant

nauseate

to cause to feel sick

navigate

to plan your course; to steer, guide or move through something

neaten

to put in order and make neat

necessitate

to cause something to become required due to something else

need

to require something

needle

to annoy someone by nagging or criticizing

negate

to prove false or to render ineffective

neglect

to fail to reasonably care for someone or something

negotiate

to confer with the goal of reaching an agreement

neigh

to make a sound similar to a horse's cry

nest

to create and settle into a warm and secure refuge

nestle

to settle down comfortably and snugly

nettle

to annoy or irritate

network

to build connections with professional contacts

neuter

to make something less powerful; to make a being unable to reproduce

neutralize

to make ineffective, destroy, or counteract

nibble

to take small bites

nick

to put a tiny cut in something

nickname

to give an additional or substitute name to someone or something

niggle

to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way

nip

to pinch or bite

nitpick

to find fault with someone or something in a finicky or petty manner

nod

to quickly raise and lower the head, usually in agreement

nominate

to name or appoint to an office or position

nonconform

to be inconsistent with a standard; to not conform

normalize

to adjust so something is consistent with a standard or norm

notarize

to certify or attest to the validity of a signature on a document

notate

to make a note in words or music

note

to notate; to mark something

notice

to become aware of something

notify

to inform or make known

nourish

to feed or develop

novelize

to adapt something into a novel (fictional book) form

nudge

a gentle push to get attention or give a signal

nullify

to invalidate something or cancel the effectiveness of something

numb

to cause to become without feeling

numerate

to count; to work with numbers

nurse

to provide medical attention or care

nurture

to encourage the development or growth of another

nuzzle

to gently push or rub against


  • She knew she was going to nab the last notebook in the store.
  • His voice is well-suited to narrate the story.
  • The pirate captain knows how to navigate a ship.
  • We’re going to have to negotiate better terms.
  • She loves to nest in her new home.
  • Barbers try not to nick their clients with the razor blade.
  • If you agree, nod your head.
  • I’m going to notate everything he says.
  • Green tea will nourish your body.
  • Claire is going to nurse you back to health.

O

VerbDefinition
obeyto carry out given orders
obfuscateto confuse someone or to obscure the meaning of something
objectto reason or argue against something
objectifyto regard someone superficially or treat in a depersonalized way
obligateto bind by a duty, promise, or contract
obligeto compel, force, or obligate someone to do something by force
obliterateto utterly and completely destroy or eliminate
obscureto make confusing or hard to see
observeto see or watch
obsessto think about someone or something to an extreme extent
obstructto block or cut off from view
obtainto get or acquire
occurto happen
offendto do something to hurt the feelings of someone
offerto put forth for acceptance or rejection
ogleto stare in a way that shows a desire
oilto grease something, making it slippery or smooth
oinkto grunt like a pig
omitto leave something out
oozeto leak slowly
opento make no longer closed or fastened
operateto perform a function or medical procedure
opineto share your thoughts or opinions
opposeto disapprove of or be against something
oppressto keep something down using cruel or unjust power
optto make a decision or choice
optimizeto make something the best it can be
orbitto move around something in a circle
orchestrateto coordinate or arrange something to achieve a desired result
ordainto order or decree
orderto command or ask someone to do something
organizeto arrange in an orderly way
orientto align or position something toward a particular point or reference
orientateto adjust to a situation
originateto cause something to start
oustto get rid of someone or something
outgrowto grow too large for something
outlineto summarize the main points of something
outsmartto overcome someone by cunning or cleverness
outsourceto obtain goods or services from a foreign supplier instead of a local source
overaweto overcome or subdue by inspiring awe
overcometo prevail in spite of adversity
overcookto cook something for too long or at too high of a temperature
overflowto flow or run over the top
overhaulto examine and make necessary repairs
overloadto put too great a load in or on
overpowerto dominate because of superior or excessive strength
overrateto rate, assess, or estimate too highly
oweto have a debt to pay
oxidizeto unite with oxygen, as in burning or rusting

  1. I don’t object to you marrying him.
  2. The new building is going to obscure our view of the sea.
  3. I hope this isn’t going to offend you.
  4. Let’s omit that part from the e-mail.
  5. Do you oppose my recommendation?
  6. How can we optimize our time here?
  7. I love to organize my desk.
  8. Allow me to outline her speech for you.
  9. He loves to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.
  10. Don’t overload the washing machine with sheets and towels.

P

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

paint

to create an image or covering a surface with paint

brush, coat, color, cover

participate

to take part in an activity

contribute, cooperate, partake

pass

to move in front of or go by someone or something

move past, go beyond, slip by

pause

to stop for a brief period of time

wait, delay, halt

pay

to give money for goods or services

compensate, purchase, reimburse

peel

to pull or tear away something that's attached to something else

shell, shuck, husk

penetrate

to pass into or through something

enter, permeate, puncture

perceive

to notice or see

comprehend, discern, become aware

perform

to carry out or fulfill duties or tasks

do, carry out, carry out

permit

to allow something

authorize, let, sanction

persist

to refuse to give up

continue, persevere, keep going

persuade

to convince someone to do something

convince, win over, induce

pick

to choose

select, opt, elect

place

to set down

deposit, position, put

plan

to develop a scheme or program to get something done

arrange, plot, organize

play

to engage in activity for fun

carouse, cavort, frolic

pledge

to give something as security for an agreement

guarantee, vouch, promise

plug

to fill a hole by inserting material into it

block, fill, seal

point

to motion in the direction of something, usually with a finger

gesture, indicate, signal

pop

to make a sudden, short, explosive noise

bang, burst, crack

pose

to get into a certain position

arrange, model, assume a stance

possess

to have an item or property

hold, retain, own

post

to display or publish something up in a public location

place, put, make known

pour

to flow or drop into something

stream, splash, trickle

praise

to lavish approval on someone

recognize, applaud, laud

pray

to ask for something or offer thanks to a higher being

ask a deity for favor, request favor, supplicate

prefer

to like someone or something better than another

favor, be partial to, inclined toward

prepare

to make ready

make ready, make arrangements, plan

present

to formally introduce someone or give an honor via a ceremony

introduce, recognize, bestow

preserve

to care for or maintain something

secure, protect, safeguard

pretend

to make believe or imitate

fake, falsify, purport

prevent

to keep from happening

avert, avoid, intervene

print

to produce written documents via hand or machine

publish, write, letter

proceed

to move forward

advance, start, set in motion

produce

to create or bring into being

generate, create, make

prohibit

to forbid someone from doing something

stop, ban, block

promise

to guarantee that one will do something

affirm, commit, declare

promote

to give someone a higher position

advance, move up, upgrade

prompt

to cause something else to happen

incite, elicit, star

propose

to suggest or recommend

initiate, put forward, submit

protect

to defend or guard

shield, secure, safeguard

prove

to establish that something is true

confirm, convince, substantiate

provide

to supply or make available

furnish, give, issue

publish

to issue a work of writing for sale or reading

circulate, issue, go live

pull

to make something move toward something else by tugging or dragging

drag, tow, haul

punish

to impose suffering

penalize, discipline, corrective action

purchase

to obtain something by paying for it

acquire, buy, procure

pursue

to actively seek to obtain or catch something

go after, follow, chase

push

to press, force or urge a person or thing to move

shove, force, knock

put

to place something

position, set, situate




  1. I'd love to paint a mural on the living room wall.
  2. Let's pause after this chapter.
  3. If you do not participate, you will lose class points.
  4. But, if you persist, you will succeed.
  5. Please pick your favorite book.
  6. Who do you pray for at night?
  7. They are going to produce new music.
  8. Will you promise never to leave?
  9. Did you seriously purchase a new car?
  10. Please do not push your little sister.

Q

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

quack

to make the noise of a duck

squawk, croak, call

quadruple

to multiply by four

quadruplicate

quadruplicate

to make four copies of

copy, quadruple

quaff

to drink something thirstily or quickly

gulp, guzzle, swig

quail

to waste away, fade or wither

blanch, droop, faint

quake

to tremble or shake

vibrate, shiver

qualify

to meet the requirements of something

certify, enable, pass

quantify

to express the amount of something

measure, appraise, assess

quantitate

to measure or determine the quantity of something

gauge, appraise, calibrate

quantize

to express in multiples of a basic unit

calculate, subdivide, measure

quarantine

to keep something or someone away from others

isolate, sequester, confine

quarrel

to argue with someone

disagree, bicker

quarter

to divide something into four equal parts

cleave, cut, fourth

quash

to suppress something or put an end to it

destroy, defeat, crush

quaver

to shake or tremble with uncertainty

sway, oscillate, quiver

queen

to make a female person the ruler of a country

appoint, coronate, crown

quelch

to forcibly suppress

repress, inhibit, subjugate

quell

to stop or quiet something

defeat, suppress, silence

quench

to satisfy or extinguish

destroy, quash

query

to ask about something

inquire, interrogate, quiz

quest

to search, seek or journey

explore, probe

question

to ask something or doubt something

challenge, examine, interrogate

queue

to form a line

line up, wait, file

quibble

to use petty arguments when discussing an issue

bicker, squabble, altercate

quicken

to make more rapid

accelerate, energize, speed

quiesce

to become quieter

assuage, hush, squelch

quiet

to cause to make no sound

calm, muzzle, pacify

quieten

to make or become soundless

silence, deaden, muffle

quilt

to stitch and join together different kinds of fabric to make a decorative blanket

stitch, sew, crochet

quintuple

to make or become fives times as much

multiply

quip

to make a witty remark

taunt, jest, joke

quit

to stop doing something

abandon, abdicate, terminate

quiver

to shake rapidly or tremble

shake, vibrate, pulsate

quiz

to test knowledge

question, inquire, investigate


  1. Does that duck quack all night long?
  2. Wow! He really knows how to quaff a can of soda.
  3. I don't know how to quantify that amount.
  4. Did you see the episode where they had to quarantine Tony DiNozzo?
  5. Please do not quarrel with your brother.
  6. Let's quarter that pie since it's small.
  7. You cannot quell the thirst for knowledge.
  8. All you have to do is sit down, quiet the mind, and begin to meditate.
  9. She quilted blankets for her friends.
  10. You know he's going to question you on your whereabouts.

R
VerbDefinition

race

to compete in a contest of speed

raid

to launch a surprise attack

rain

to fall in drops of water from the clouds

raise

to lift something upward

rake

to gather up or move using a pronged garden tool

rally

to come together for a common purpose

ramble

to write, speak or move aimlessly

rap

to strike something sharply

rasp

to utter in a rough, grating tone

rationalize

to attempt to justify something

rattle

to make a series of sharp sounds

ravage

to cause severe destruction

rave

to speak wildly or irrationally

ravish

to seize by force or violence

reach

to arrive at something; to stretch in order to be able to touch something

react

to respond to something

read

to comprehend the meaning of letters or other symbols mean

realign

to put back into proper order

reap

to cut, gather or harvest; to see the benefits of one's labor

reappear

to return to view

reason

to think things by using logic

reboot

to stop a device and then start it again

rebuff

to reject in an abrupt way

rebuild

to extensively repair something

recall

to bring back to mind or remember

recede

to diminish; to move back

recommend

to suggest someone or something as a good option

reconcile

to bring things into balance; to get back together

record

to make a permanent file of something

recover

to get back or regain; to get well from an illness

recycle

to reuse waste material by converting it into something new

redden

to make red

redesign

to make a revision to the appearance or function of

reduce

to diminish or make smaller

refer

to send someone to a resource that can help them

rehearse

to practice for a performance; to repeat something to help remember it

reign

to be the ruler of a kingdom; to hold an elevated position

reject

to discard or throw out as substandard or useless

relapse

to have an illness or addiction reoccur

relax

to become less tense; to lessen requirements

remove

to take something away

repair

to fix something

replace

to substitute one thing for another

resemble

to be similar in appearance to someone or something else

resent

to feel bitterness or anger toward a person or situation

restore

to bring back to a former condition

reunite

to bring back together

rinse

to wash quickly or lightly

roast

to cook in an oven at a very high temperature

ruin

to destroy something

  • It’s time to raise the flag.
  • She always rambles on about French cuisine.
  • The baby loves to rattle his new toy.
  • I need to realign my schedule to mesh with yours.
  • He took steps to rebuild his life.
  • Can you recommend a book for me?
  • Let’s make an effort to reduce the amount of junk food we eat.
  • I hope we never relapse again.
  • He was kind enough to repair my Macbook.
  • Let’s restore this house to its former glory.
S

VerbDefinition

sabotage

to intentionally destroy something

sag

to droop or hang unevenly

sail

to move, float or glide smoothly through water or air

salute

to place your right hand to your forehead in a gesture of respect

saunter

to stroll or walk slowly

save

to keep or put away for later use

savor

to appreciate the smell, taste or feeling of something

scamper

to move quickly and lightly

scare

to frighten or alarm someone

scold

to criticize, chastise or rebuke

scoop

to dig or hollow out

score

to earn points, especially in a game or sport

scowl

to wrinkle the eyebrows in a show of anger or disapproval

scrabble

to quickly move one's fingers or feet along a service

scramble

to mix, stir or otherwise move around in a random way

scrap

to get rid of something that is no longer useful

scrape

to pull and or/push a hard tool across a surface

scratch

to lightly scrape or dig at with nails or claws

scrawl

to write, draw or mark carelessly or hastily

scream

to shout very loudly

screech

to make a high-pitched yelling sound

screw

to twist or rotate something in order to attach or tighten it

scribble

to write carelessly or illegibly

scrub

to clean by rubbing hard

search

to try to locate something

seek

to attempt to find something

seize

to take something aggressively or by force

select

to choose something

sell

to exchange something for money or act as a salesperson

sense

to perceive or be aware of something

serve

to present something over to someone

shake

to move with short, quick motions

share

to give a portion of what you have to someone else

sharpen

to make or become sharp or sharper; to hone something

shatter

to smash or break into many pieces

shave

to remove hair from the surface of the skin

shift

to move or change

shiver

to shake or tremble

shout

to utter a sudden and loud outcry; to yell

shove

to quickly or roughly push

show

to bring into view, teach or demonstrate

shred

to tear or cut something into small pieces

shrink

to become less, reduce or make smaller

shrug

to raise the shoulders in an expression of doubt, rejection or indifference

shudder

to shake or tremble due to fear

shuffle

to mix up the order of things

sing

to make musical sounds with the voice

skate

to glide over a surface wearing roller or ice skates

slam

to shut very hard and loudly

squint

to squeeze your eyes shut a bit to try and get a better view


  • In the fall, let’s sail to Europe.
  • I love to savor a nice pot of tea in the evenings.
  • Can you scoop me another bowl of ice cream?
  • She loves to scrawl notes in her travel journal.
  • Every Saturday morning, we scrub the bathrooms.
  • Be sure to sharpen your pencils before today’s lesson.
  • He managed to shatter her heart with his sharp words.
  • I do not like to shiver in the cold.
  • Don’t shove me out the door!
  • She loves to skate in the rink at Central Park.
T

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

tack

to attach

pin, tie, nail

tackle

to deal with a problem or issue

work through, handle, take care of

tailor

to make something to particular specifications

fit, customize, adjust

take

to bring something into your possession

seize, appropriate, acquire

talk

to speak

articulate, express, verbalize

tally

to add up

catalog, total, itemize

tame

to work with an animal to domesticate it

train, break-in, habituate

tap

to strike gently and quickly

pat, rap, ping

target

to direct something at something or someone in particular

mark, aim, earmark

teach

to educate

instruct, impart knowledge, enlighten

tear

to pull or force something apart

rend, rip, split

tell

to communicate in words

verbalize, speak, state

tempt

to lure

entice, bait, coax

tend

to have a certain characteristic

incline, be predisposed, gravitate

terminate

to stop

end, adjourn, cease

test

to administer an exam or conduct a study

examine, quiz, investigate

thank

to express gratitude or appreciation

appreciate, praise, show gratitude

thicken

to make something more dense

coagulate, congeal, solidify

think

to come up with an idea or belief about something

cogitate, reason, deliberate

threaten

to pose danger

intimidate, menace, frighten

thrill

to excite

inspire, animate, rouse

thrive

to do well

blossom, burgeon, flourish

throw

to toss something in the air

cast, catapult, hurl

tie

to fasten two or more things together

bind, attach, connect

tighten

to constrict

bind, clench, squeeze

tilt

to tip or slope in one direction

cant, incline, lean

tire

to exhaust

bore, drain, weaken

tolerate

to allow

abide, accept, condone

top

to exceed, surpass or do better

improve, beat, exceed

toss

to throw lightly

chuck, fling, propel

touch

to use your hand to feel or move

contact, graze, pat

tow

to pull

drag, draw, haul

trace

to copy something by following along

go over, copy, reproduce

trade

to exchange something

barter, swap, switch

train

to guide, coach, or instruct

instruct, tutor, enlighten

transfer

to move, carry, or transport

convey, shift, carry

transform

to change something into something else

metamorphose, convert, transmute

translate

to convert from one language to another

interpret, convert, decipher

transmit

to transfer from one place to another

send, dispatch, move

transport

to move from one place to another

relocate, convey, carry

trap

to catch someone or something

ensnare, confine, pin down

travel

to go to a different location

journey, tour, explore

treat

to provide medical help

heal, assist, prescribe

trigger

to cause

activate, initiate, provoke

trim

to remove or cut back

prune, shave, lop

trust

to believe in someone or something

have confidence, rely on, count on

try

to make an effort to do something

endeavor, undertake, attempt

tune

to adjust or adapt a condition

attune, harmonize, modulate

turn

to rotate in a circle

revolve, spin, move in a circle

tweak

to make small adjustments

modify, change, alter slightly


  • Can you tack this job posting on the board?
  • Will he tailor the pants for me?
  • Unfortunately, she has decided to target you with her wrath.
  • I can't wait for him to teach me how to paint.
  • Did you seriously just tear your pants?
  • We decided to terminate our contract with that Internet provider.
  • These plants are going to thrive in this environment.
  • Come over here and touch this fabric.
  • Where shall we travel to next?
  • What does their company transport?
V

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

unbalance

to disturb the equilibrium

unhinge, teeter

unbuckle

to unfasten a clasp

release, unbelt

uncork

to draw a cork from something

open, expand, free

uncover

to reveal

disclose, divulge

underestimate

to set too low a guess on quantity, degree or worth

belittle, disparage, minimize

undergo

to be subjected to something

bear, endure, withstand

underline

to stress or emphasize

accentuate, underscore

undermine

to weaken

corrupt, debilitate, thwart

underscore

to draw a line under a word or to emphasize something

highlight, stress

understand

to appreciate or comprehend

intuit, perceive

undertake

to attempt

assume, begin, commence

underwrite

to agree to buy or to insure

bankroll, finance, guarantee

undo

to nullify

abolish, abrogate, negate

undress

to take off

disrobe, doff, expose

unearth

to dig up

discover, disinter, uproot

unfold

to make something known that wasn't

clarify, develop, uncover

unfurl

to open or spread out

display, expand, unroll

unhook

to remove from a hook

liberate, emancipate

uninstall

to completely remove from a computer

delete

unite

to combine

adjoin, affix, yoke

unleash

to let something go

discharge, free, release

unload

to empty

deplete, discharge, lighten

unlock

to open

unbar, unfasten, unhitch

unnerve

to upset

agitate, fluster, intimidate

unpack

to open and remove the contents

empty, unwrap

unplug

to remove a plug

pull out, disconnect

unravel

to untangle

disengage, disentangle

unroll

to open or extend

display, unfurl

unseat

to dislodge from a position

depose, dethrone, remove

unsettle

to bother

disrupt, disturb, upset

unsubscribe

to cancel a subscription

remove, delist, leave

untangle

to straighten out

disentangle, extricate, free

untie

to loosen, undo or unfasten

disengage, unbind, unknot

unveil

to reveal

announce, disclose, divulge

unwind

to relax

loosen, uncoil

unwrap

to remove the wrappings

uncover, disclose, free

update

to make something current

modernize, refurbish, renovate

upend

to turn something upside down

topple, upset, flip

upgrade

to improve, promote or make better

advance, ascent, update

uphold

to support or defend

advocate, assert, vindicate

upload

to transfer a file electronically

connect, transmit

uproot

to destroy or remove completely

abolish, eradicate, annihilate

upsell

to persuade someone to buy more

exaggerate, add on

upset

to disturb

agitate, disquiet, distress

urge

to force or push something into action

advocate, appeal, sway

use

to handle or consume something

employ, exercise, utilize

usher

to show people where they're supposed to sit

attend, direct, steer

usurp

to take over

accroach, replace, commandeer

utilize

to make use of something

avail, capitalize, use

utter

to speak or express something

pronounce, talk, express


  1. Doing that will unbalance the scales.
  2. Did she just uncork the bottle?
  3. You should never underestimate a mama bear's wrath.
  4. I cannot underscore his points emphatically enough.
  5. What did you unearth during your mission trip?
  6. She unleashed the dogs.
  7. He unraveled the spool of thread.
  8. Don't forget to unsubscribe from their newsletter later.
  9. I'd like to urge you to pray more often.
  10. How can we utilize these old journals?

V

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

vacate

to empty

abandon, abdicate, leave

vacation

to take time off from regular work

holiday, break, rest

vaccinate

to take a shot in order to prevent disease

immunize, inoculate, inject

vacillate

to waver back and forth and be unable to choose between options

fluctuate, waiver, teeter

vacuum

to remove dirt using a tool that sucks up dirt

clean, hoover, suction clean

valet

to work parking or cleaning cars

park, attend, detail

validate

to confirm the accuracy of something

authenticate, certify, vet

value

to determine the worth of something

estimate, assess, appraise

vamp

to attempt to attract admiration or desire

preen, seduce, flirt

vandalize

to damage someone else's property

wreck, destroy, trash

vanish

to become invisible

dematerialize, disappear, dissolve

vanquish

to defeat

beat, best, conquer

vaporize

to convert into gas by heating

aerate, boil, evaporate

varnish

to brush on a clear, protective coating

finish, paint, shellac

vary

to cause something to differ from something else

alter, change, deviate

vault

to leap over something

hurdle, clear, bound

veer

to turn or swerve sharply

avert, bend, careen

vend

to offer for sale

peddle, hawk, sell

venerate

to regard with great respect

admire, adulate, respect

vent

to complain about something

release, discharge, let out

ventilate

to to expose to air

aerate, circulate, oxygenate

venture

to proceed with something that has an element of risk

attempt, set forth, proceed

verbalize

to use words to express something

articulate, express, say

verge

to be on the border or edge

approach, contiguous, touch on

verify

to confirm

affirm, attest, validate

vest

to grant authority

empower, authorize, sanction

vet

to evaluate in a thorough way

appraise, judge, assess

veto

to refuse to sign a bill or reject a proposed act

overrule, reject, deny approval

vex

to cause irritation or frustration

annoy, upset, irk

vibrate

to shake quickly

shake, quiver, quaver

victimize

to cheat, fool or harm

bamboozle, exploit, swindle

videotape

to capture an event in video format

film, video, record

vie

to strive to win something

compete, contend, contest

view

to look at

observe, see, watch

vilify

to express negative things about a person or thing

malign, disparage, denigrate

vindicate

to demonstrate that one is not guilty

acquit, exonerate, clear

violate

to break a law or agreement

breach, disobey, infract

visit

to call on someone to spend time with them

call on, go by, drop in

visualize

to form a mental image of something

picture, envision, imagine

vocalize

to express with the voice

articulate, enunciate, speak

voice

to express through words

state, assert, utter

void

to invalidate

nullify, invalidate, cancel

volley

to hit something to keep it in the air

hit, knock, return

volunteer

to give without being asked

offer, give, donate

vomit

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

throw up, hurl, puke

vote

to participate in an election

cast a ballot, aye or nay, choose

vouch

to confirm the value or merit

affirm, assert, support

vouchsafe

to give or do something as a favor

award, grant, bestow upon

vow

to promise

pledge, commit, attest

voyage

to go on a long trip

expedition, pilgrimage, journey


  • They were forced to vacate the premises.
  • Would you like to vacation in Mumbai with me?
  • Ask them to validate our tickets, please.
  • This should vanquish all evil for good.
  • Why do they choose to venerate these false gods?
  • She knows how to verbalize her needs well.
  • The twins both vie for attention from their grandparents.
  • He can visualize his dreams and make them come true.
  • Tony had to vouch for him, but he made it into the club.
  • They decided to voyage across the sea to England.
W

Verb

Definition

Synonyms

wade

to walk through a shallow area of water

splash, plod, splosh

wait

to pause

stand by, halt, delay

waive

to give up your right to something

sign away, yield, give up

wake

to stop sleeping

awaken, stir, rouse

walk

to move along on foot

step, stroll, trek

wander

to travel without a definite purpose

meander, drift, saunter

want

to desire something

crave, wish for, covet

warm

to raise the temperature

heat, cook, melt

warn

to caution against danger

advise, tip-off, alert

warp

to bend

distort, become misshapen, contort

warrant

to guarantee

attest, validate, affirm

wash

to clean something

bathe, cleanse, scrub

waste

to use irresponsibly

misuse, squander, throw away

watch

to look closely at something

observe, see, scrutinize

weaken

to lose strength

diminish, exhaust, wither

wear

to be clothed

don, put on, cover

weave

to interlace pieces together

braid, crisscross, fashion

wed

to join or marry

elope, espouse, entwine

weep

to cry a

bawl, shed tears, sob

weigh

to figure out how heavy something is

measure weight, determine weight

welcome

a polite, friendly greeting

receive, say hello, salute

weld

to bind together

connect, fuse, attach

whack

to strike with a sharp, resounding blow

bang, bash, clobber

whine

to complain in a petulant way

fret, fuss, whimper

whip

to beat with a flexible piece of leather

crop, lash, switch

whisk

to stir liquid ingredients

beat, whip, combine

whisper

to quietly relay information

murmur, mutter, speak softly

widen

to open up

broaden, expand, stretch

wiggle

to fidget and squirm around

shake, squirm, wriggle

will

to command something to happen

decree, order, ensure

wilt

to sag

droop, wither, fall over

win

to be the most successful at something

beat, influence, triumph

wink

to quickly open and close one eye at a time

blink, nictate, squint

wipe

to pass over with a cloth

clean, efface, swab

wish

to want something

yearn, hope for, desire

withdraw

to remove

revoke, rescind, abrogate

wither

to droop

dry, sere, shrivel

withhold

to hold back

deny, suppress, refuse

withstand

to endure

bear, brave, endure

witness

to observe an event taking place

see, behold, testify

wobble

to move in an unsteady way

quaver, shake, teeter

wonder

to want to know something

ponder, speculate, think about

woo

to gain love, affection, or support

charm, coax, court

work

to engage in activity to accomplish something

toil, effort, labor

worry

to feel anxiety or concern

fret, agonize, dwell on

wrap

to enclose or cover something

cloak, sheet, envelop

wreak

to damage or destroy

inflict, deliver, unleash

wrestle

to struggle

battle, grapple, tussle

wring

to twist

compress, squeeze, scrunch

write

to put language down on paper

author, note, correspond


  • Make sure the kids wade into the water.
  • Don't forget to wave to the queen.
  • Let's make sure we wake up at six.
  • I love to wander and roam around Rome.
  • Can you warm up my tea, please?
  • His bad behavior does not warrant that level of punishment.
  • When you wish upon a star, dreams come true.
  • We watched him wobble across the ropes course.
  • I can't help but wonder what's inside that wooden box.
  • She likes to write in her journal.
X

Verbs That Start with X – Full List (17 words)

  • Xerox
  • X-out
  • Xylograph
  • Xylophone
  • Xerocopy
  • Xenograft
  • Xanthate
  • Xenotransplant
  • X-irradiate
  • X-ing
  • XXX
  • Xylomance
  • Xfer
  • XOR
  • Xxencode
  • X-ray
  • Xeriscape

  •  Xerox

    • Definition: to make a paper copy with a photocopier
    • Synonyms: photocopy, duplicate, reprint
    • Example: Can you xerox this immediately, Sally?

    2. X-out

    • Definition: to cross out with letter X
    • Synonyms: cross out, delete
    • Example: X-out the names of the people who have already left.

    3. Xylograph

    • Definition: to make a print from an engraving in wood
    • Synonyms: engrave, chisel
    • Example: Sean was seen xylographing in the woods.

    • Xylophone

      • Definition: to play a xylophone or to play something else as though it was a xylophone.
      • Synonyms: play, perform
      • Example: He was xylophoning beautifully.

      2. Xerocopy

      • Definition: to print or reproduce by xerography
      • Synonyms: copy, duplicate
      • Example: Please xerocopy this document, John.

    •  Xenograft

      • Definition: to perform a tissue graft between species
      • Synonyms: transplant, graft
      • Example: She’s too busy xenografting the pig to be half-lizard.

      2. Xanthate

      • Definition: to convert into a xanthate, e.g. when producing viscose from cellulose
      • Synonyms: amalgamate, mix
      • Example: He xanthated the chemicals using a process called xanthation.

  • Xenotransplant

    • Definition: to transplant biological matter between species
    • Synonyms: graft, transplant
    • Example: Human tumor cells were xenotransplanted into immunocompromised mice in the research.

    2. X-irradiate

    • Definition: to expose something to radiation using x-rays
    • Synonyms: scatter, shed, radiate
    • Example: Sir, this machine will x-irradiate your patients if used.

 X-ing

  • Definition: to cancel something
  • Synonyms: abort, wipe out, cancel
  • Example: I’ve often heard of people x-ing out stuff.

2. XXX

  • Definition: To delete; to edit, especially to conceal or suggest vulgar language
  • Synonyms: remove, hide, conceal
  • Example: He has XXXed the vulgar content in his movie.

Xylomance

  • Definition: to predict the future using wood
  • Synonyms: anticipate, envision
  • Example: He tried to xylomance to know the fate of his beloved.

2. Xfer

  • Definition: to remove or convey from one place or person to another
  • Synonyms: pass on, consign, convey
  • Example: Please xfer my views to her.

XOR

  • Definition: to perform the XOR function upon
  • Synonyms: connecting, joining
  • Example: The electrician XORed the two gates.

2. Xxencode

  • Definition: to encode a file using Xxencoding
  • Synonyms: cipher, codify
  • Example: He was xxencoding all the data into one large file.

X-ray

  • Definition: To look deeply or to take an x-ray of something
  • Synonyms: radiograph, radiogram
  • Example: Can you please x-ray her left arm?

2. Xeriscape

  • Definition: to landscape in a style appropriate to arid regions requiring little or no irrigation.
  • Synonyms: landscape, garden
  • Example: The plan is to xeriscape the area and remove all that dead grass over there. 

Y

Yearn

  • Definition: to desire something strongly
  • Synonyms: crave, desire, hanker
  • Example: Sometimes I just yearn to be with my beloved.

2. Yuk

  • Definition: to joke or laugh exuberantly
  • Synonyms: chaff, banter, gambol
  • Example: My friends really yukked it up at the cinema.

3. Yodel

  • Definition: to sing or call with abrupt alternating changes between a normal chest register and falsetto
  • Synonyms: sing, carol, shout
  • Example: Olivia yodels really beautifully.

4. Yacht

  • Definition: to cruise, or sail in a yacht
  • Synonyms: boat, ship, canoe
  • Example: Jacky is yachting in high waters.

5. Yard-sale

  • Definition: to sell, or buy, things at a yard sale
  • Synonyms: deal, barter, merchandize
  • Example: Why don’t you yard-sale your product, Aiman?

6. Yealm

  • Definition: to prepare straw for thatching
  • Synonyms: roof, tress
  • Example: They are yealming the dried stalks of grain so that they can make a roof out of it.

7. Yeasay

  • Definition: to say yes to; to agree with, or approve
  • Synonyms: concur, accord, agree
  • Example: She yeasaid to everything I talked about.

8. YouTube

  • Definition: search for or watch on YouTube
  • Synonyms: search, surf
  • Example: I went back and YouTubed the show.

9. Yoohoo

  • Definition: to give a cry of yoohoo
  • Synonyms: bawl, howl
  • Example: They yoohooed after their victory in the election.

10. Yard

  • Definition: to gather together into a yard
  • Synonyms: assemble, congregate, meet
  • Example: The deer are yarding up in their winter grounds.

11. Yean

  • Definition: (of sheep) to give birth to a lamb
  • Synonyms: born, appear, bud
  • Example: A lamb was yeaned the other day.

12. Yarn-dye

  • Definition: to dye before weaving or knitting
  • Synonyms: stain, tint, color
  • Example: Donna yarn-dyed all the fabrics last Saturday.

13. Yock

  • Definition: to laugh boisterously
  • Synonyms: snicker, giggle, grin
  • Example: Tommy kept his friends yocking.

14. Yeve

  • Definition: to grant, provide, or bestow.
  • Synonyms: grant, donate, allot
  • Example: Please yeve Stephen some money to buy some food.

15. Yield

  • Definition: to produce or provide a natural, agricultural, or industrial product
  • Synonyms: generate, provide, give
  • Example: This year’s crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn.

16. Yuppify

  • Definition: make more affluent and upmarket in keeping with the taste and lifestyle of yuppies
  • Synonyms: mutate, transform
  • Example: Kreuzberg is slowly being yuppified with smart little eating places.

17. Yote

  • Definition: to pour water on; to soak in, or mix with, water
  • Synonyms: mingle, blend
  • Example: Tom is Yoting mud and water to make a paste.

18. Yandy

  • Definition: to separate (grain or pieces of mineral) by shaking in a special shallow dish
  • Synonyms: isolate, segregate
  • Example: Please yandy the stones from the rice!

 Yell

  • Definition: to raise your voice and shout
  • Synonyms: bawl, bellow, yowl
  • Example: Maria yelled at her husband.

2. Yatter

  • Definition: to talk at length; chatter
  • Synonyms: chatter, babble
  • Example: Dear old Betty was yattering about me on Sunday.

3. Youthify

  • Definition: to make youthful
  • Synonyms: reinvigorate, renew
  • Example: Imran Khan has youthfied his people.

4. Yawn

  • Definition: to open your mouth widely and breathe in because you’re tired
  • Synonyms: snooze, drowse, gape
  • Example: Rabail can’t stop yawning – she must be tired.

5. Yarl

  • Definition: to sing in this manner
  • Synonyms: chant, carol
  • Example: Johnny is yarling so beautifully.

6. Yeehaw

  • Definition: to shout yeehaw, or exclaim in a similar manner
  • Synonyms: roar, bellow
  • Example: What are they yeehawing?

7. Yelloch

  • Definition: to express with a yell
  • Synonyms: shout, yell
  • Example: Don’t yelloch like that in front of your children?

8. Yak

  • Definition: to talk for a long time about unimportant matters
  • Synonyms: babble, blather, chat
  • Example: Viola is yakking away about her grandchildren.

9. Yip

  • Definition: to emit a yelp
  • Synonyms: bark, bay, growl
  • Example: The winner of the long jump yipped with glee.

10. Yack

  • Definition: to talk incessantly about trivial or boring subjects
  • Synonyms: gab, jaw, yap
  • Example: Margaret wondered what Jim was yakking about.

11. Yarn

  • Definition: to tell a long or implausible story
  • Synonyms: babble, blather
  • Example: Jack and John are yarning about local legends.

12. Yark

  • Definition: to talk rubbish
  • Synonyms: slobber, dribble, jabber
  • Example: Is it true you were yarking about Roman?

13. Yead

  • Definition: to proceed, or pass away
  • Synonyms: continue, advance, march
  • Example: Come on brother, let’s yead.

14. Yesk

  • Definition: to belch
  • Synonyms: burp, gurch
  • Example: Pardon me for yesking!

15. Youthen

  • Definition: to make youthful in appearance, behavior, or qualities of mind or feeling
  • Synonyms: prettify, titivate
  • Example: Jean has youthened her husband.

16. Yoik

  • Definition: to sing in a traditional Sami style
  • Synonyms: chant, warble
  • Example: Philip knows how to yoik.

17. Yiddishize

  • Definition: to make more Yiddish or Yiddishist
  • Synonyms: transform, change
  • Example: Jibran was Yiddishized last year.

 Yend

  • Definition: to throw; to cast
  • Synonyms: bung, chuck, hurl
  • Example: The knight yended the sword far out into the lake.

2. Yen

  • Definition: to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
  • Synonyms: ache, crave, desire
  • Example: Jensen is yenning for her lover.

3. Yakety-yak

  • Definition: to engage in aimless, pointless talk, especially when it goes on and on
  • Synonyms: chat, babble
  • Example: They have been yakety-yakking for hours now.

4. Yakka

  • Definition: to work, especially of a strenuous physical way
  • Synonyms: toil, labor
  • Example: Tom yakkaed really hard to build this place.

5. Yar

  • Definition: to growl, especially like a dog; quarrel; be captious or troublesome
  • Synonyms: snarl, growl, bark
  • Example: What is that animal that is yarring so loudly?

6. Yabber

  • Definition: to talk or utter rapidly, indistinctly, and nonsensically
  • Synonyms: chatter, babble
  • Example: What is Thomas yabbering about?

7. Yaup

  • Definition: to make a raucous noise
  • Synonyms: squawk, clamor, complain
  • Example: Please don’t yaup over the spilled milk

8. Yawl

  • Definition: to scream harshly
  • Synonyms: roar, ululate, wail
  • Example: Jeremy has been yawling for no apparent reason.

9. Yux

  • Definition: to sob or hiccough
  • Synonyms: whimper, wail, blubber
  • Example: Julian yuxed and spoke through the nose.

10. Youl

  • Definition: to yell
  • Synonyms: shriek, squawk, scream
  • Example: Arthur was seen youling at the kids.

11. Yawp

  • Definition: to shout or exclaim hoarsely
  • Synonyms: grizzle, whine, yammer
  • Example: The fans screeched, yawped, and pounded their palms.

12. Yerk

  • Definition: to strike sharply, especially with a stick or whip
  • Synonyms: whip, lash, spank
  • Example: The Policeman yerked him here several times.

13. Yeuk

  • Definition: to itch, irritate the skin
  • Synonyms: scratch, tingle
  • Example: Warner has been yeuking with some discomfort.

14. Yaw-haw

  • Definition: to laugh loudly
  • Synonyms: chuckle, guffaw
  • Example: They yaw-hawed seeing their friend in a weird costume.

15. Yeave-ho

  • Definition: to pull forcefully
  • Synonyms: tug, haul, drag
  • Example: Sailors yeave-ho their boats when they get stuck at the harbor.

16. Yerd

  • Definition: to beat someone or something using a rod or stick
  • Synonyms: flog, thrash
  • Example: The thief was yerded with a lash.

17. Yomp

  • Definition: to walk or trek laboriously, especially heavily laden and over difficult terrain
  • Synonyms: hike, tramp
  • Example: We yomped for 4 long hours before reaching the summit.

18. Yoink

  • Definition: to take something with stealth, speed, and finesse
  • Synonyms: grab, grasp
  • Example: I yoinked their meal and the money.
  • Yank
  • Yap
  • Yellow
  • Yowl
  • Yoke
  • Yeast
  • Yuck
  • Yankee
  • Yarm
  • Yelp
  • Yaw
  • Yammer
  • Yo-yo
  • Yot
  • Yump
  • York
  • Yikker
  • Yearn
  • Yuk
  • Yodel
  • Yacht
  • Yard-sale
  • Yealm
  • Yeasay
  • YouTube
  • Yoohoo
  • Yard
  • Yean
  • Yarn-dye
  • Yock
  • Yeve
  • Yield
  • Yuppify
  • Yote
  • Yandy
  • Yell
  • Yatter
  • Youthify
  • Yawn
  • Yarl
  • Yeehaw
  • Yelloch
  • Yak
  • Yip
  • Yack
  • Yarn
  • Yark
  • Yead
  • Yesk
  • Youthen
  • Yoik
  • Yiddishize
  • Yend
  • Yen
  • Yakety-yak
  • Yakka
  • Yar
  • Yabber
  • Yaup
  • Yawl
  • Yux
  • Youl
  • Yawp
  • Yerk
  • Yeuk
  • Yaw-haw
  • Yeave-ho
  • Yerd
  • Yomp
  • Yoink


Z

  1. Zip

  • Definition: to move fast
  • Synonyms: speed, hurry, surge
  • Example: Because of cold weather I zipped into the room.

2. Zigzag

  • Definition: traveling in a path of up and down
  • Synonyms: twist, wrinkle, random, bend
  • Example: The lake zigzags around the city.

3. Zest

  • Definition: scraping a piece form the fruit  
  • Synonyms: rub, scratch, chafe
  • Example: Please zest all pine apples and oranges.

4. Zig

  • Definition: to change direction with sharp angle         
  • Synonyms: turn, divert, break, cut
  • Example: He zigged to left side when saw a car coming towards him.

5. Zot

  • Definition: to destroy something        
  • Synonyms: ruin, demolish, smash
  • Example: The Army zotted helicopter of invaders.

6. Zing

  • Definition: to make high-pitch sound while moving        
  • Synonyms: whistle, shoot, fly 
  • Example: The flying jet zinged on runway.

7. Zoom

  • Definition: changing of focal length of lens          
  • Synonyms: magnify, shrink, amplify   
  • Example: She zoomed her camera to see the person clearly.  

8. Zone

  • Definition: dividing of any region         
  • Synonyms: split, partition, cleave
  • Example: The state was zoned for administrative purpose.

9. Zero

  • Definition: to adjust something to zero value        
  • Synonyms: tare, initiate, reset  
  • Example: Doctor zeroed the thermometer for next checkup.

10. Zonk

  • Definition: to become unconscious from alcohol or narcotic drugs; pass out
  • Synonyms: dim, faint, tire
  • Example: The patient zonked out on the floor

11. Zincify

  • Definition: covering with zinc or another layer        
  • Synonyms: coat, impregnate, galvanize
  • Example: The outer part of machine was zincified.  

12. Zipper

  • Definition: tie something        
  • Synonyms: fasten, close, terminate
  • Example: I zippered up my coat quickly to go outside.

13. Zeroize

  • Definition: try to reset something at zero         
  • Synonyms: initialize, start, format, edit
  • Example: The electrician zeroized electric meter after planting it.

14. Zephyr

  • Definition: to move like light breeze        
  • Synonyms: wind, air, whiff, puff
  • Example: Morning air zephyred for tourist in the village.

15. Zizz

  • Definition: taking a nap by someone        
  • Synonyms: sleep, snooze, drowse   
  • Example: My mother usually zizzs at 2 o’clock.

16. Zap

  • Definition: to hit someone with force         
  • Synonyms: beat, kill, attack, strike 
  • Example: The police officer zapped the thief.

17. Zombify

  • Definition: to transform into zombie         
  • Synonyms: change, alter, turn, transmute
  • Example: The hero was zombofied in the movie.

18. Zuluize

  • Definition: to accommodate the culture of Zulu        
  • Synonyms: adapt, conform, transform, adjust  
  • Example: The researchers were zuluized for six months during research.

19. Zany

  • Definition: to imitate someone foolishly        
  • Synonyms: mimic, copy, mock
  • Example: The struggling actor is zanying the superstar.  

20. Zerg

  • Definition: attacking an opponent with huge amount of power        
  • Synonyms: assail, besiege, assault
  • Example: Tribal people zerged on the neighbor village.

21. Zizzle

  • Definition: making hissing sound        
  • Synonyms: sizzle, birr, whir, whiz
  • Example: The frying egg zizzles often.

2. Zhuzh

  • Definition: making something more plausible or attractive        
  • Synonyms: decorate, furnish, animate, liven
  • Example: The new advertisement zhuzhed the product very well.  

22. Zotz

  • Definition: to knock out someone        
  • Synonyms: kill, beat, eliminate, exterminate
  • Example: Rebellions zotzed so many innocent people. 

23. Zipline

  • Definition: riding over a suspended and inclined cable
  • Synonyms: hang, swing, suspend, dangle
  • Example: At our picnic point we ziplined for one hour around the sea

Verbs That Start with Z – Full List (54 Verbs)

The list of verbs that start with Z below includes all the verbs that have already been established and discussed in detail above as well as some extra ones compiled for you.

  • Zany
  • ZZZ
  • Zigzag
  • Zionize
  • Zolaize
  • Zionise
  • Zoom
  • Zing
  • Zone
  • Zoomorphize
  • Zouk
  • Zing
  • Zed
  • Zoutch
  • Zombify
  • Zoukify
  • Zhoosh
  • Zee
  • Zeroize
  • Zot
  • Zephyr
  • Zinc
  • Zipline
  • Zariba
  • Zhuzh
  • Zuluize
  • Zotz
  • Zero-graze
  • Zip-tie
  • Zeolitize
  • Zorb
  • Zizzle
  • Zigger
  • Zeriba
  • Zag
  • Zest
  • Zip
  • Zig
  • Zonk
  • Zither
  • Zydeco
  • Zionify
  • Zero-rate
  • Zin
  • Zero
  • Zoon
  • Zirconiate
  • Zoologize
  • Zipper
  • Zizz
  • Zap
  • Zincify
  • Zerg
  • Zuz
( To Be Continued)



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