Enhance your English with 'other verbs' collocations covering legal contexts, time, emotions, and personal development.
8 topics150 words
Legal & Judicial Actions11 words
to [award] damagesphraseto grant financial compensation, typically through a legal process, to compensate a party for losses or harm caused by another party's actions
to [appear] in courtphraseto participate in a legal proceeding by being present in the court of law
to [call] an electionphraseto announce and schedule a formal vote to choose political representatives or make decisions on specific issues
to [enter] a pleaphraseto formally state one's response, either admitting guilt or asserting innocence, when facing criminal charges or legal proceedings
to [pass] judgmentphraseto form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner
to [reach] a verdictphraseto make an official decision about whether someone is guilty or not guilty in a legal trial
to [bring] {sb} to justicephraseto hold a wrongdoer accountable for their actions in the legal system
to [stand] trialphraseto participate as a defendant in legal proceedings where one's guilt or innocence is determined by a court
to [issue] a warningphraseto formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome
to [exercise] {one's} authorityphraseto use one's power or influence to make decisions and enforce control in a leadership or authoritative role
to [pose] a threatphraseto present a potential danger or risk
Actions, Experiences, & Decisions41 words
to [arrive] at an agreementphraseto reach a mutual understanding or consensus in a negotiation or discussion
to [broach] the subjectphraseto bring up or introduce a topic or issue for discussion or consideration
to [deliver] a speechphraseto present a formal, spoken presentation or address to an audience on a specific topic or subject
to [sit] an examphraseto take or participate in an examination or test
to [draw] a conclusionphraseto form an opinion or decision based on the available information, facts, or evidence
to [join] forcesphraseto cooperate with others to achieve a common goal
to [reach] an agreementphraseto come to a mutual decision or understanding after negotiations or discussions, typically involving two or more parties
to [broker] an agreementphraseto help negotiate and facilitate a deal or compromise between parties with differing interests or positions
to [cover] costsphraseto pay for expenses or expenditures related to a particular item, service, or endeavor
to [cut] costsphraseto reduce expenses or spending
to [pass] a lawphraseto officially establish a new rule or regulation within the legal system
to [play] a partphraseto contribute and be involved in a specific activity, situation, or event
to [pursue] a careerphraseto engage in an occupation as a way of earning money
to [initiate] an inquiryphraseto start an official investigation or formal examination into a particular matter or issue
to [conduct] an inquiryphraseto carry out a systematic and organized investigation or examination
to [cut] (through|) red tapephraseto simplify a procedure and enhance efficiency by eliminating unnecessary rules or steps
to [enter] into an agreementphraseto formally and mutually agree to specific terms, conditions, or commitments in a contract or arrangement with another party
to [pull] a musclephraseto strain or injure a muscle by overexertion or sudden movement
to [push] (back|) the frontiersphraseto expand the boundaries or limits of knowledge, discovery, or understanding, typically in science, technology, or exploration
to [strike] a balancephraseto achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively
to [reap] the (benefits|rewards)phraseto enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions
to [find] a compromisephraseto reach an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation
to [reach] a compromisephraseto come to an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation
to [earn] a livingphraseto make a sufficient income to support one's basic needs and maintain a comfortable or satisfactory standard of living
to [save] {sb} a seatphraseto reserve or hold a place for someone in a specific location to ensure that they have a place to sit
to [cross] {one's} mindphraseto come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily
to [serve] a purposephraseto fulfill a specific function or role, often in a way that is useful or meaningful
to [see] to itphraseto check or make sure that something is done or is taken care of
to [mind|watch] {one's} mannersphraseto make sure to behave appropriately and politely
to [raise] concernphraseto express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision
to [beat] the heatphraseto manage to stay cool during the period of hot weather
live up toverbto fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others
to [open] firephraseto start shooting a weapon, such as a gun in a rapid and continuous manner, often with the intent to harm or kill
to [wreak] havocphraseto cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder
to [turn] upside downphraseto reverse the position of something, making what was on top now at the bottom and vice versa
to [draw] on (a|the) (cigarette|cigar|pipe)phraseto inhale smoke from a cigarette or another object that produces smoke
to [roll] around in {one's} (mind|head)phraseto be thought about by someone without much coherence
to [arrive] at {sth}phraseto reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion
to [reach] a conclusionphraseto come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts
to [suffer] defeatphraseto experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation
to [see|think] fitphraseto consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment
Time & Clock References6 words
to [find] timephraseto make time for a specific activity, task, or purpose within one's schedule
to [kill] (the|) timephraseto spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal
to [turn] the clock backphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time
to [turn] the clock forwardphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time
to [move] the clock backphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, typically by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time
to [move] the clock aheadphraseto adjust the time on a clock by advancing it forward, typically by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time
Emotions, Reactions, & Relationships19 words
to [drive] {sb} (crazy|mad|insane|nuts)phraseto do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry
to [fall] into a comaphraseto enter a state of deep unconsciousness from which a person cannot be easily awakened
to [spring] a surprisephraseto reveal something surprising or unexpected to someone
to [bite] {one's} lipphraseto press one's teeth against the lip as a reaction to emotion, pain, or to prevent oneself from saying something
to [mean] wellphraseto have good intentions, with the desire to do something positive or helpful, even if the results may not align with those intentions
to [spring] to {one's} defensephraseto quickly come to the aid or support of another person when they are under attack, criticism, or facing a difficult situation
to [win] {one's} trustphraseto earn the confidence, belief, or reliance of another person
to [stand] the sight of {sb/sth}phraseto tolerate the presence of someone or something one dislikes very much
to [bear] a resemblancephraseto share similarities in appearance, characteristics, or qualities
to [gain] {one's} trustphraseto earn confidence and belief from another person in one's honesty, reliability, and intentions
to [fall] in lovephraseto start loving someone deeply
to [wine] and [dine]phraseto entertain someone with generous or luxurious food and drink
to [play] a blinderphraseto perform exceptionally well or brilliantly in a specific situation or task
to [plight] {one's} trothphraseto make a formal vow to get married to someone
feel up toverbto feel one has enough energy and mental capacity to be able to do something
to [die] of {sth}phraseused to express intense emotional states like amusement, embarrassment, shame, etc. that one is going through
to [turn] {one's} attentionphraseto direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific
to [have|throw] a fitphraseto suddenly and uncontrollably express strong emotions, often in a negative way
to [garner] attentionphraseto attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance
Personal Development & Behavior15 words
to [act] {one's} agephraseto behave in way that is expected of someone of a particular age
to [balance] the booksphraseto ensure that financial records are accurate and that debits and credits match
to [carry] a riskphraseto potentially involve negative consequences or harm when undertaking a specific action or decision
to [cloud] {one's} judgmentphraseto hinder a person's ability to make clear, rational decisions due to emotional factors, biases, or external influences
to [exceed] expectationsphraseto perform or deliver in a way that goes beyond what was anticipated or hoped for
to [gain] knowledgephraseto acquire information, understanding, or expertise in a particular subject or field
to [see] reasonphraseto understand and accept logical argument, often leading to a change in one's opinion or course of action
to [shape] {one's} destinyphraseto take actions and make choices that influence and determine the course of one's future or life path
to [pick] a quarrelphraseto intentionally seek or provoke an argument, dispute, or disagreement with someone
to [save] {oneself} the troublephraseto avoid unnecessary effort, work, or inconvenience by taking a simple or efficient course of action
to [acquire] a taste for {sth}phraseto develop a liking or preference for something, especially food or beverages
to [gain] weightphraseto have an increase in one's body mass
to [speak|talk] out of turnphraseto say something inappropriate at the wrong time
to [start] afreshphraseto begin something again in a different way, without being negatively influenced by past experiences or issues
to [remain] true to {sth}phraseto stay faithful or constant to a belief, principle, or commitment, even in the face of challenges or hardships
Conflict & Resolution12 words
to [cast] doubt on {sth}phraseto create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something
to [lay] the groundworkphraseto establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea
to [pick] a fightphraseto intentionally provoke or initiate a conflict or argument with someone
to [protest] {one's} innocencephraseto announce one's innocence in response to accusations, charges, or suspicions
to [resort] to violencephraseto use physical force or aggressive actions as a means of achieving a goal or resolving a dispute
to [spring] a trapphraseto trick someone into saying or doing something, often to make them reveal information without realizing it
to [return] firephraseto discharge a weapon, such as a gun, in response to an enemy's attack or incoming gunfire
to [engage] in a disputephraseto actively participate in a disagreement or conflict with someone
to [pale] (in|by) comparisonphraseto be less impressive, important, or remarkable when compared to something else
to [pale] into insignificancephraseto become so unimportant or minor that it is hardly worth considering in comparison to something else
to [lead] astrayphraseto cause someone to make a poor decision by providing them with incorrect guidance or misleading information
to [hatch] a (plan|plot)phraseto devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous
Communication & Interaction34 words
to [call] {sb} namesphraseto intentionally refer to someone using unpleasant or offensive words
to [exchange] pleasantriesphraseto engage in polite and friendly conversation, often involving customary greetings or small talk
to [drop] an emailphraseto transmit a digital message via electronic mail to one or more recipients
to [raise] moneyphraseto collect funds, often through various means such as fundraising, investments, donations, or other financial efforts
to [throw] a partyphraseto organize and host a social event or celebration, typically involving friends, family, or acquaintances
to [blow] {sb} a kissphraseto make a kissing gesture with one's hand or lips and send it toward another person as a sign of affection
to [arouse|awaken] {one's} interestphraseto stimulate curiosity, fascination, or enthusiasm in a person for a particular topic, subject, or activity
to [air] a grievancephraseto express a complaint, concern, or dissatisfaction about a particular issue, typically to an authority figure or in a formal setting
to [blow] {one's} nosephraseto expel air through the nostrils into a tissue or similar item to remove mucus or clear the nasal passages
to [call] in sickphraseto notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day
to [exchange] blowsphraseto engage in a physical fight or confrontation
to [return] a callphraseto respond to a missed or unanswered phone call by calling the person back
to [play] hostphraseto provide hospitality and make guests feel welcome
to [propose] a toastphraseto offer good wishes or express congratulations, often accompanied by raising and clinking glasses, before or during a celebratory drink
to [speak] ill of {sb/sth}phraseto say things about a person or thing that are unpleasant or mean
to [blow] a (raspberry|strawberry)phraseto make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing
to [deny] (all|) knowledgephraseto claim that one does not possess information or awareness of a specific subject, event, or fact
to [part] companyphraseto disagree or to stop agreeing
to [merge] into a lanephraseto change one's vehicle's position and smoothly join the flow of traffic in a different lane while driving
to [listen] to reasonphraseto welcome and consider logical and rational arguments or viewpoints, often leading to a change in one's perspective or course of action
to [answer] to the namephraseto respond to a name or label that has been given to someone or something
to [seek] a careerphraseto actively search for employment or professional opportunities in a specific field or industry
to [read] {one's} lipsphraseto observe the shape and movements of someone's lips in order to interpret and understand what they are saying
to [launch] an inquiryphraseto initiate an official investigation, study, or examination into a specific matter or issue
to [pull] a (trick|stunt)phraseto carry out a clever or daring action, often for entertainment, surprise, or deception
to [wring] {one's} handsphraseto twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry
let me get this straightsentenceused to ask for clarification or confirmation about a particular statement or situation, typically seeking to ensure that one has a clear and accurate understanding of what has been said or presented
to [hand] in {one's} (notice|resignation)phraseto inform one's employer of one's intentions of leaving one's job after a certain period of time
see you aroundsentenceused when saying goodbye to someone when one is expecting to see them again
to [fall] from {one's} lipsphraseto communicate one's emotions, opinions, or thoughts through spoken words
to [raise] awarenessphraseto increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic
to [raise] a questionphraseto bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration
to [shake] handsphraseto take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement
part companyphraseto separate or go in different directions after being together
Engagement & Exchange12 words
to [close] the gapphraseto reduce or eliminate differences between two or more things to bring them closer together
to [draw] a comparisonphraseto analyze and highlight the similarities and differences between two or more things or concepts
to [jump] to (a|the) conclusionphraseto make a hasty or premature judgment or decision without sufficient evidence or information
to [steer] clear of {sb/sth}phraseto stay away from someone or something unpleasant, particularly one that is dangerous or troublesome
to [wait] {one's} turnphraseto patiently remain in line or in a queue, allowing others to go ahead before it is one's opportunity to proceed
to [bear] in mindphraseto remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice
to [wring] {sth} (from|out of) {sb}phraseto force someone to give one information, resources, or a response through persistent questioning or pressure
to [cross] {one's} legsphraseto place one leg over the other, either while sitting or standing
to [lie] lowphraseto stay hidden and avoid unnecessary attention or activity
look forward toverbto wait with satisfaction for something to happen
to [lend] credencephraseto give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement
to [build] momentumphraseto gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process
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