Actions & Processes
General verbs for doing, making, handling, using, and changing things.
1553 words
Download Markdown
All levels
Page 1 of 2
Some words in this topic are A2–C2 — part of Pro. A1 words are always free.
Go ProB1 (183) Pro
set
B1
/sɛt/
To put or place something in a particular position.
M
S
hurry
B1
/ˈhʌ.ɹi/
To do something or move quickly because there is little time.
M
S
glad
B1
/ɡlæd/
Happy and pleased about something.
M
S
amazing
B1
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Extremely good; wonderful.
M
S
swear
B1
/ˈswɛɚ/
To use rude or offensive language.
M
S
grab
B1
/ɡɹæb/
To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
M
S
press
B1
/ˈprɛs/
To push firmly against something.
M
S
otherwise
B1
/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/
If things were different; or else.
M
S
deserve
B1
/dɪˈzɝv/
To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted.
M
S
lay
B1
/leɪ/
To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.
M
S
breath
B1
/bɹeθ/
The air that you take into your lungs and let out again.
M
S
breathe
B1
/bɹið/
To take air into your lungs and let it out again.
M
S
prepared
B1
/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/
Made ready in advance.
M
S
fake
B1
/feɪ̯k/
Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
M
S
breathing
B1
/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/
The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.
M
S
suicide
B1
/ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
The act of intentionally killing oneself.
M
S
concerned
B1
/kənˈsɝnd/
worried about something
M
S
pray
B1
/pɹeɪ/
To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help.
M
S
signal
B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.
M
S
bless
B1
/blɛs/
To ask God to protect or help someone or something.
M
S
fixed
B1
/fɪkst/
Not changing; staying the same.
M
S
deliver
B1
/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/
To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person.
M
S
chase
B1
/t͡ʃeɪs/
To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
M
S
council
B1
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.
M
S
union
B1
/ˈjuː.njən/
An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.
M
S
desperate
B1
/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/
Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.
M
S
warn
B1
/wɔɹn/
To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it.
M
S
convince
B1
/kənˈvɪns/
To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence.
M
S
exact
B1
/ɪɡˈzækt/
Completely correct and accurate in every detail.
M
S
defend
B1
/dɪˈfɛnd/
To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
M
S
dump
B1
/dʌmp/
To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly.
M
S
engaged
B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/
Having formally agreed to marry someone.
M
S
commit
B1
/kəˈmɪt/
To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime.
M
S
slip
B1
/slɪp/
To slide and lose your balance suddenly.
M
S
intend
B1
/ɪnˈtɛnd/
to plan or want to do something.
M
S
gee
B1
/d͡ʒiː/
An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.
M
S
guarantee
B1
/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/
To promise that something will happen or be done.
M
S
deny
B1
/dəˈnaɪ/
To say that something is not true.
M
S
struggle
B1
/ˈstrʌgəl/
To try very hard to do something difficult.
M
S
package
B1
/pa.ked͡ʒ/
Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.
M
S
option
B1
/ˈɑpʃən/
One of several things you can choose from.
M
S
charity
B1
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/
An organization that helps people in need.
M
S
balance
B1
/ˈbæləns/
A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates.
M
S
routine
B1
/ɹuˈtin/
A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order.
M
S
injured
B1
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/
Hurt or harmed physically.
M
S
cage
B1
/keɪd͡ʒ/
A container made of bars or wire for keeping animals or birds.
M
S
awkward
B1
/ˈaːk.wɐd/
Making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
M
S
aim
B1
/eɪm/
To plan or intend to do something.
M
S
determined
B1
/dɪˈtɝmɪnd/
Having decided firmly to do something and not letting anything stop you.
M
S
motive
B1
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
A reason that makes someone want to do something.
M
S
patrol
B1
/pəˈtɹoʊl/
The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble.
M
S
fantasy
B1
/ˈfæntəsi/
Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen.
M
S
charm
B1
/t͡ʃɑɹm/
A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing.
M
S
capture
B1
/ˈkɛp.(t)ʃɘː/
To catch a person or animal and hold them as a prisoner.
M
S
shocked
B1
/ˈʃɑːkt/
Very surprised and upset by something.
M
S
pin
B1
/ˈpɪn/
A short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to fasten things together.
M
S
aid
B1
/ˈeɪd/
Help or support, especially given to people in need.
M
S
brief
B1
/bɹiːf/
Lasting only a short time.
M
S
tend
B1
/ˈtɛnd/
To usually do something or be likely to behave in a certain way.
M
S
tent
B1
/tɛnt/
A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.
M
S
propose
B1
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider.
M
S
tense
B1
/tɛns/
A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future.
M
S
recommend
B1
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
To suggest something or someone as good or suitable.
M
S
effective
B1
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Working well and producing the result you want.
M
S
blessing
B1
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
Something good that you are grateful for.
M
S
forbidden
B1
/fɚˈbɪ.dn̩/
Not allowed; officially banned.
M
S
humor
B1
/ˈhjuːmɚ/
The quality of being funny or amusing.
M
S
require
B1
/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/
To need something.
M
S
needle
B1
/ˈniːdəl/
A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing, with a hole at one end for thread.
M
S
independent
B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority.
M
S
terror
B1
/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/
Very strong fear.
M
S
tire
B1
/ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/
A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle.
M
S
register
B1
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.stɚ/
To put your name on an official list in order to do something.
M
S
combination
B1
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
A mix of two or more different things joined together.
M
S
assistance
B1
/əˈsɪstəns/
Help given to someone who needs it.
M
S
rely
B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.
M
S
pale
B1
/ˈpeɪl/
Light in colour, not strong or bright.
M
S
fuss
B1
/fʊs/
Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small.
M
S
collar
B1
/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/
The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.
M
S
helpless
B1
/ˈhɛlplɪs/
Not able to look after yourself or do things without help.
M
S
luxury
B1
/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/
Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.
M
S
accurate
B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
Correct and free from mistakes.
M
S
curtain
B1
/ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/
A piece of cloth hung over a window to keep out light or give privacy.
M
S
harbor
B1
/ˈhɑɹbɚ/
A sheltered area of water where ships can stay safely.
M
S
phrase
B1
/fɹeɪz/
A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence.
M
S
fortunate
B1
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Lucky; having or bringing good luck.
M
S
expose
B1
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
To uncover something so that it can be seen.
M
S
confusion
B1
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.
M
S
repay
B1
/ɹiˈpeɪ/
To pay back money that you owe.
M
S
capacity
B1
/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/
The amount that something can hold or contain.
M
S
assist
B1
/əˈsɪst/
To help someone do something.
M
S
contain
B1
/kənˈteɪn/
To hold or have something inside.
M
S
gesture
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/
A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something.
M
S
engage
B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/
To take part in something or get involved with it.
M
S
reserve
B1
/ɹɪˈzɝv/
To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.
M
S
involve
B1
/ɪnˈvoːv/
To include something as a necessary part or result
M
S
More topics
Grammar & Function Words
395 words
Small words that connect, point, compare, negate, and structure sentences.
Numbers & Quantity
534 words
Counting, amounts, proportions, and the language of how much.
Space, Position & Direction
1546 words
Where things are, how they are arranged, and which way they face.
Time
752 words
Hours, dates, seasons, frequency, and the words for when things happen.
People & Society
1633 words
People, roles, communities, identity, and social life.
Family & Relationships
244 words
Parents, siblings, partners, friends, and the wider web of kin.