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Actions & Processes

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

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/ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ To do two things one after the other, by turns. Meaning Off Sound Off
dye B2
/daɪ/ To change the color of something, such as hair or cloth, using a colored liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
trek B2
/tɹɛk/ To make a long, slow, or difficult journey, especially on foot. Meaning Off Sound Off
reel B2
/riːl/ to stagger, sway, or feel unsteady, physically or from shock Meaning Off Sound Off
standby B2
/ˈstændˌbaɪ/ A state of being ready to act at any moment if needed. Meaning Off Sound Off
expansion B2
/ɪkˈspænʃən/ The act or process of becoming larger in size, amount, or extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
slash B2
/slæʃ/ To reduce something, such as a price or budget, by a large amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
exaggerate B2
/ɛɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/ To make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is. Meaning Off Sound Off
soak B2
/soʊk/ To leave something in liquid for a while so it becomes completely wet. Meaning Off Sound Off
rejection B2
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ The act of refusing to accept, agree to, or believe in something. Meaning Off Sound Off
sustain B2
/səˈstæɪn/ To keep something going or in existence over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
condemn B2
/kənˈdɛm/ to say strongly that something is wrong or that you disapprove of it Meaning Off Sound Off
wed B2
/ˈwɛd/ To marry someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
itch B2
/ɪt͡ʃ/ To have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch Meaning Off Sound Off
pry B2
/pɹaɪ/ to force something apart, open, or out of position by using leverage Meaning Off Sound Off
clarify B2
/ˈklɛɹ.ɪ.faɪ/ To make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly. Meaning Off Sound Off
impose B2
/ɪmˈpoʊz/ To officially force a rule, tax, or punishment on people. Meaning Off Sound Off
bruise B2
/ˈbruːz/ To injure part of the body so that a dark mark appears on the skin without breaking it Meaning Off Sound Off
retard B2
/rɪˈtɑːrd/ To slow down or delay the progress of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
prosecute B2
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ To officially accuse someone of a crime and try them in court. Meaning Off Sound Off
carve B2
/kɑɹv/ To make an object or shape by cutting away pieces of wood, stone, or other material. Meaning Off Sound Off
conceal B2
/kənˈsil/ to hide something so that it cannot be seen or found out Meaning Off Sound Off
penetrate B2
/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ To go into or pass through something, often by force. Meaning Off Sound Off
pluck B2
/plʌk/ To pull or take something quickly and sharply from a place. Meaning Off Sound Off
insert B2
/ɪnˈsɝt/ To put something into something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
screening B2
/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ The process of testing or checking people or things to find any with a particular feature or problem. Meaning Off Sound Off
coaching B2
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/ The process of training or teaching someone, especially in a sport or skill. Meaning Off Sound Off
inspect B2
/ɪnˈspɛkt/ To look at something closely and carefully in order to check its condition or find problems. Meaning Off Sound Off
compensate B2
/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/ To pay someone money, usually for loss, injury, or work done. Meaning Off Sound Off
wrestle B2
/ˈɹɛsəl/ to fight or compete by gripping an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down Meaning Off Sound Off
conquest B2
/ˈkɑnkwɛst/ The act of taking control of a country or people by force. Meaning Off Sound Off
revive B2
/ɹəˈvaɪv/ To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity. Meaning Off Sound Off
blur B2
/blɝ/ To make something unclear or hard to see clearly. Meaning Off Sound Off
descend B2
/dəˈsɛnd/ To move down from a higher position to a lower one. Meaning Off Sound Off
grieve B2
/ˈgriːv/ To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died. Meaning Off Sound Off
usher B2
/ˈʌʃəɹ/ To lead or guide someone to a place, especially to their seat. Meaning Off Sound Off
merge B2
/mɝd͡ʒ/ To join or combine two or more things into one. Meaning Off Sound Off
squirt B2
/skwɝt/ to force liquid out in a thin, fast stream Meaning Off Sound Off
interpret B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ to decide what something means; to understand it in a particular way. Meaning Off Sound Off
dread B2
/dɹɛd/ To feel very afraid or anxious about something that is going to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
upgrade B2
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version. Meaning Off Sound Off
twinkle B2
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ To shine with a flickering, unsteady light; to glimmer. Meaning Off Sound Off
evolve B2
/ɪˈvɑlv/ To change and develop gradually over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
slime B2
/slɑem/ cover or stain with slime Meaning Off Sound Off
tug B2
/tʌɡ/ To pull something hard, often with a quick or repeated movement. Meaning Off Sound Off
neglect B2
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/ To fail to look after someone or something properly. Meaning Off Sound Off
decay B2
/diˈkeɪ/ To rot or break down gradually through natural processes. Meaning Off Sound Off
edit B2
/ˈɛdɪt/ To change or correct a piece of writing to improve it. Meaning Off Sound Off
supervision B2
/ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ The act of watching over and directing a person, group, or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
amuse B2
/əˈmjuːz/ To make someone laugh or smile. Meaning Off Sound Off
dominate B2
/ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ To have power and control over someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
violate B2
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ To break a law, rule, agreement, or promise. Meaning Off Sound Off
transmit B2
/tɹænsˈmɪt/ To send out signals, messages, or information, especially by radio or electronic means. Meaning Off Sound Off
digest B2
/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ To break down food in the body so it can be absorbed. Meaning Off Sound Off
weave B2
/wiːv/ To make cloth or other material by crossing threads over and under each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
exhaust B2
/ɪɡˈzɔst/ To make someone extremely tired. Meaning Off Sound Off
flap B2
/flæp/ To move up and down or back and forth, especially wings. Meaning Off Sound Off
prevail B2
/pɹɪˈvæɪl/ To win or be successful in a struggle or competition. Meaning Off Sound Off
disregard B2
/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ To ignore something or treat it as unimportant. Meaning Off Sound Off
suppress B2
/səˈpɹes/ To stop something by force, especially a protest or rebellion. Meaning Off Sound Off
suspend B2
/səsˈpɛnd/ To stop something for a period of time before it continues again. Meaning Off Sound Off
assess B2
/əˈses/ To carefully judge the quality, value, or importance of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
manufacturing B2
/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ The business or process of making goods in large quantities, usually in factories. Meaning Off Sound Off
redeem B2
/ɹɪˈdiːm/ To set free by force. Meaning Off Sound Off
import¹ B2
/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ A product or good brought in from another country. Meaning Off Sound Off
anticipate B2
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ To expect something to happen and be ready for it. Meaning Off Sound Off
intrude B2
/ɪnˈtɹuːd/ To come into a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited. Meaning Off Sound Off
devote B2
/dɪˈvoʊt/ To give your time, energy, or attention fully to a person, activity, or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
overlook B2
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ To fail to notice or consider something. Meaning Off Sound Off
hygiene B2
/ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to stay healthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
gaming B2
/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/ The activity of playing video games. Meaning Off Sound Off
refrain B2
/ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ To stop yourself from doing something. Meaning Off Sound Off
obedience B2
/oʊˈbidiəns/ The act of doing what you are told to do by someone in authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
intrusion B2
/ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted. Meaning Off Sound Off
scramble B2
/ˈskɹæmbl̩/ To climb or move quickly using your hands and feet, especially over rough ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
enhance B2
/ɪnˈhæns/ To improve the quality, value, or attractiveness of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
accommodate B2
/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ To have enough space or room for a number of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off
peer B2
/pɪɹ/ To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something clearly. Meaning Off Sound Off
disconnect B2
/dɪskəˈnɛkt/ To break or stop a connection between two things. Meaning Off Sound Off
strive B2
/ˈstɹaɪv/ To try very hard over time to achieve something. Meaning Off Sound Off
perceive B2
/pɚˈsiv/ To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight. Meaning Off Sound Off
multiply B2
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ To find the total of a number added to itself a certain number of times. Meaning Off Sound Off
divert B2
/daɪˈvɝt/ To change the direction or route of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
disarm B2
/dɪsˈɑɹm/ to take a weapon or the means of attack away from a person or group Meaning Off Sound Off
navigate B2
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ To find the right way to get to a place, especially using a map or instruments. Meaning Off Sound Off
jeopardize B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ To put something at risk or in danger. Meaning Off Sound Off
whine B2
/waɪn/ to complain in an irritating, high-pitched, or drawn-out voice; informal and disapproving Meaning Off Sound Off
participation B2
/pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ The act of taking part in an activity or event. Meaning Off Sound Off
refresh B2
/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ To make someone feel less tired and more energetic. Meaning Off Sound Off
manure B2
/məˈnʊɹ/ To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture. Meaning Off Sound Off
overthrow B2
/ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ To remove a government or leader from power, especially by force. Meaning Off Sound Off
prosper B2
/ˈpɹɑspɚ/ To be successful and do well, especially financially. Meaning Off Sound Off
export¹ B2
/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ A product that is sold and sent to another country. Meaning Off Sound Off
shatter B2
/ˈʃæt.ɚ/ To break suddenly into many small pieces. Meaning Off Sound Off
disrupt B2
/dɪsˈrʌpt/ To interrupt an activity or process so that it cannot continue normally. Meaning Off Sound Off
expectation B2
/ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ A belief that something will happen or that someone will do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

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