Experiencing or Performing an Action (With): English Vocabulary List

to end one's romantic relationship with someone

"I finish with him."

"After years of unhappiness, she decided to finally finish with the relationship that was no longer serving her."

to briefly consider or show a passing interest in an idea or concept

"She flirted with new ideas."

"He tends to flirt with his female coworkers which makes some of them feel very uncomfortable."

to start a romantic relationship with someone

"She got with him."

"He was hoping to get with the new student in his class, but she seemed uninterested."

to stop something from continuing, happening, or succeeding as it was supposed to

"Do not interfere with the investigation."

"Please do not interfere with the investigation while the police are collecting important evidence at the crime scene."

to give away, sell, or let go of something reluctantly

"He could not part with his old car."

"It was very difficult for him to part with his old classic car which held many fond memories."

to consider an idea or possibility without fully committing to it

"He plays with the idea."

"The politician was accused of playing with the idea of a tax increase without offering concrete plans."

to accept and start using a particular idea or method

"Run with that great idea."

"The committee decided to run with the younger candidate's innovative proposal instead of the traditional plan."

to persist in doing a plan, idea, or course of action over time

"Stick with your current plan."

"I think you should stick with your original idea because it was actually very creative."

to believe that something is morally right or acceptable

"I agree with it."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the need for stricter environmental protection laws."

to tolerate a situation or person

"Bear with me for a moment."

"Please bear with me for a moment while I try to find the correct file on this cluttered computer desktop."

to be full of something

"He burst with pride and joy."

"The children were bursting with excitement on the morning of their trip to the amusement park."

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

"I will deal with it."

"The manager needs to deal with the customer complaint promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction."

to hold or express a different opinion, viewpoint, or belief than someone else

"I disagree with your opinion."

"I strongly disagree with your opinion on this matter because I have seen the evidence firsthand."

to attempt to deal with a challenging or difficult situation or problem

"She grapples with difficult math problems."

"The students are still grappling with the difficult concept of calculus as the final exam approaches quickly."

to be completely honest with someone, even if the truth is difficult or unpleasant

"Level with me honestly."

"You need to level with me and tell me the real reason why you are leaving the company."

to accept or adapt to a difficult or challenging situation

"She lives with chronic pain."

"She has learned to live with her chronic back pain and still enjoys an active lifestyle."

(of ideas, proposals, or actions) to experience a certain reaction or response

"The plan met with success."

"The controversial new policy met with widespread criticism from environmental groups and concerned citizens."

to talk to someone to convince them to act or think more rationally

"Reason with the child instead of yelling."

"It is completely impossible to reason with a person who refuses to listen to any facts or evidence that contradict his opinions."

to provide someone with a generous amount of a particular thing

"They showered her with praise."

"The adoring fans decided to shower the beloved actress with flowers and heartfelt letters after her performance."

to support a person or group against someone else in a fight or argument

"I side with the winning team."

"In the argument between her two friends she decided to side with the one who was clearly being honest."

to spend time with someone, especially for social or casual reasons

"We visited with the neighbors."

"The elderly woman enjoys visiting with her grandchildren on weekends when they come to see her."

to be inherently associated with an entity or an event

"Dinner comes with a free drink."

"The new smartphone comes with a free protective case and a one year warranty from the manufacturer."

to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm

"Don't mess with fire."

"It is unwise to mess with the delicate ecosystem of the rainforest, as the consequences could be devastating for all involved."

to accept an offer, plan, etc.

"I will go with this."

"I will go with your suggestion because it seems like the most practical solution to our problem."