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Actions & Processes

General verbs for doing, making, handling, using, and changing things.

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/ˈfæʊ̯nd/ To start or set up an institution, company, or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
means B2
/minz/ A method or way of achieving a result. Meaning Off Sound Off
making B2
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ The act or process of producing or creating something. Meaning Off Sound Off
master B2
/ˈmas.tə/ To learn or become very skilled at something. Meaning Off Sound Off
known B2
/naːn/ Past participle of "know." Meaning Off Sound Off
dig B2
/dɪɡ/ To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole. Meaning Off Sound Off
revenge B2
/ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ Action you take to hurt someone because they have hurt you. Meaning Off Sound Off
lower B2
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/ To reduce the amount, level, or strength of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
suck B2
/sʌk/ To pull liquid or air into your mouth using your lips and breath. Meaning Off Sound Off
freak B2
/fɹiːk/ To suddenly become very angry, frightened, or upset (often "freak out"). Meaning Off Sound Off
sue B2
/sjuː/ To take legal action against someone in a court of law. Meaning Off Sound Off
cast B2
/kast/ To choose an actor for a role in a film or play. Meaning Off Sound Off
hunting B2
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/ The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport. Meaning Off Sound Off
gunshot B2
/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/ The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes. Meaning Off Sound Off
rape B2
/ˈɹæɪ̯p/ To force someone to have sex against their will. Meaning Off Sound Off
swing B2
/ˈswɪŋ/ To move back and forth or in a curve from a fixed point. Meaning Off Sound Off
assure B2
/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ To tell someone something confidently so they feel less worried. Meaning Off Sound Off
confess B2
/kənˈfɛs/ To admit that you have done something wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
blast B2
/blæst/ To break or destroy something using explosives. Meaning Off Sound Off
rip B2
/ɹɪp/ To tear something quickly and roughly. Meaning Off Sound Off
surrender B2
/səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated. Meaning Off Sound Off
pee B2
/ˈpiː/ To pass urine from the body (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
wipe B2
/waɪp/ To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, hand, or similar. Meaning Off Sound Off
torture B2
/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession. Meaning Off Sound Off
division B2
/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/ The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split. Meaning Off Sound Off
motion B2
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ The act or process of moving; movement. Meaning Off Sound Off
reckon B2
/ˈɹɛkən/ To think or believe something (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
landing B2
/ˈlændɪŋ/ The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft. Meaning Off Sound Off
skip B2
/skɪp/ to leave out or pass over something instead of dealing with it Meaning Off Sound Off
testing B2
/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ The act of checking how well something works or performs. Meaning Off Sound Off
pitch B2
/pɪt͡ʃ/ To throw a ball, especially to a batter in baseball. Meaning Off Sound Off
spin B2
/spɪn/ To turn around quickly and repeatedly on a central point. Meaning Off Sound Off
slap B2
/slæp/ To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face. Meaning Off Sound Off
offense B2
/əˈfɛns/ An action that breaks the law; a crime. Meaning Off Sound Off
snap B2
/snæp/ To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound. Meaning Off Sound Off
shed B2
/ʃɛd/ To get rid of something you no longer want or need. Meaning Off Sound Off
gambling B2
/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more. Meaning Off Sound Off
chop B2
/t͡ʃɑp/ To cut something into pieces with quick, hard strokes of a knife or axe. Meaning Off Sound Off
sneak B2
/sniːk/ To move quietly and secretly so that no one notices you. Meaning Off Sound Off
testify B2
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ To give evidence in a court of law, usually under oath. Meaning Off Sound Off
obey B2
/oʊˈbeɪ/ To do what a person, rule, or law tells you to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
resistance B2
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ The act of fighting against or refusing to accept something. Meaning Off Sound Off
prick B2
/pɹɪk/ To make a small hole in something with a sharp point. Meaning Off Sound Off
insult¹ B2
/ˈɪnsʌlt/ A rude remark or action that offends someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
insult² B2
/ɪnˈsʌlt/ To say or do something rude that offends someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
stroke B2
/stɹoʊk/ To move your hand gently over a surface, again and again. Meaning Off Sound Off
buzz B2
/bʌz/ To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee. Meaning Off Sound Off
squeeze B2
/skwiːz/ To press something firmly, especially from two sides. Meaning Off Sound Off
rub B2
/ɹʊb/ To move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface with pressure. Meaning Off Sound Off
polish B2
/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ To rub the surface of something to make it smooth and shiny. Meaning Off Sound Off
flip B2
/flɪp/ To turn something over quickly so the other side shows. Meaning Off Sound Off
betray B2
/bɪˈtɹeɪ/ To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them. Meaning Off Sound Off
bid B2
/bɪd/ To offer to pay a particular price for something, especially at an auction. Meaning Off Sound Off
phase B2
/feɪz/ One stage in a series of changes or in a process that happens over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
smash B2
/smæʃ/ To break something suddenly and violently into pieces. Meaning Off Sound Off
massage B2
/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain. Meaning Off Sound Off
interfere B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/ to get involved in something that is not your business, causing trouble. Meaning Off Sound Off
reverse B2
/ɹɪˈvɝs/ To change something to the opposite of what it was. Meaning Off Sound Off
ram B2
/ɹæm/ To crash into something hard and on purpose, usually to damage it. Meaning Off Sound Off
wade B2
/weɪd/ to walk with effort through water, mud, or another substance that impedes movement Meaning Off Sound Off
wreck B2
/ˈɹɛk/ To damage or destroy something badly so that it no longer works. Meaning Off Sound Off
stab B2
/stæb/ To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
stink B2
/stɪŋk/ To have a strong, unpleasant smell. Meaning Off Sound Off
rehearsal B2
/ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ A practice session to prepare for a public performance such as a play or concert. Meaning Off Sound Off
threaten B2
/ˈθrɛtən/ To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want. Meaning Off Sound Off
reporting B2
/ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ The activity of gathering and presenting news. Meaning Off Sound Off
embrace B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/ To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug. Meaning Off Sound Off
cooperate B2
/koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/ To work together with others toward a shared goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
grip B2
/ɡɹɪp/ To hold something tightly with your hand. Meaning Off Sound Off
creation B2
/kriːˈeɪʃən/ The act of making or bringing something into existence. Meaning Off Sound Off
sweep B2
/swip/ To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush. Meaning Off Sound Off
execution B2
/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ The act of carrying out a plan, order, or task. Meaning Off Sound Off
lick B2
/ˈlɪk/ To move your tongue over something. Meaning Off Sound Off
hush B2
/hʌʃ/ To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet. Meaning Off Sound Off
shrink B2
/ˈʃɹɪŋk/ To become smaller in size or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
withdraw B2
/wɪðˈdɹɔ/ To take money out of a bank account. Meaning Off Sound Off
gasp B2
/ɡasp/ To take a sudden, short breath in, usually from shock or surprise. Meaning Off Sound Off
chew B2
/tʃɪʊ̯/ To crush food with your teeth before swallowing it. Meaning Off Sound Off
cooperation B2
/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ The act of working together toward a shared goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
manual B2
/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ A book that explains how to use or operate something. Meaning Off Sound Off
fulfill B2
/fʊlˈfɪl/ To do or complete something you promised or were required to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
transmission B2
/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ The act of sending out signals, messages, or information. Meaning Off Sound Off
tolerate B2
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ To allow something you dislike to happen without trying to stop it. Meaning Off Sound Off
pose B2
/poʊz/ To hold a particular position so that someone can paint, draw, or photograph you. Meaning Off Sound Off
trading B2
/ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/ The activity of buying and selling goods, shares, or currencies. Meaning Off Sound Off
dip B2
/dɪp/ To put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again. Meaning Off Sound Off
cease B2
/sis/ To stop happening or to stop doing something. Meaning Off Sound Off
starve B2
/stɑɹv/ To die or suffer badly because of a lack of food. Meaning Off Sound Off
plead B2
/pliːd/ To ask for something in a very emotional and urgent way. Meaning Off Sound Off
pursuit B2
/pɜːɹˈsuːt/ The act of trying hard to achieve or get something. Meaning Off Sound Off
dash B2
/dæʃ/ To run or move somewhere very quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
flee B2
/fliː/ To run away quickly, especially from danger. Meaning Off Sound Off
resign B2
/ɹiːˈsaɪn/ To officially leave a job or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
straighten B2
/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ To make something straight or straighter. Meaning Off Sound Off
cope B2
/koʊp/ To deal successfully with something difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off
voting B2
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/ The act or process of casting a vote in an election or decision. Meaning Off Sound Off

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